Terryville

Founded near this site in the 1850s, Terryville was named for the family of James D. Terry, who served as De Witt County judge from 1883 to 1891. The community raised a cavalry company for the Confederate Army and had a post office by 1869. The post office and most residents moved in the 1880s to a new location 2.5 miles away. The community prospered until the early 20th century. The post office was discontinued in 1907. The old cemetery remains at the first townsite, while a Baptist church still exists at the second location. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Terryville is a historical marker in Yoakum, DeWitt County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in DeWitt County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 166 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.1648, -97.0657 near Yoakum. The nearest cataloged historic site is Shows, Nancy (historical marker), about 1.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hebron Community, Hebron Cemetery, and Hebron Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5123005235. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.