Gordonville, Texas

Unincorporated community in Texas, US

Unincorporated community in Texas, United States

Gordonville is an unincorporated community in northwestern Grayson County, Texas, United States.^[2]

History

Gordonville is situated on Farm to Market Road 901, and sits on the shore of Lake Texoma. It was part of a sheep ranch until 1872. William Quantrill and his army often visited Gordonville during the American Civil War, and Quantrill named the town after his treasurer, Silas M. Gordon.^[3]

References

1. Population information
2. "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
3. Association, Texas State Historical. "Gordonville, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved July 15, 2024.