Lingleville

Founded in 1884 by Jacob C. Lingle, the town of Lingleville originally covered a ten-block area. A post office was established in 1885, and by 1892 the community boasted stores, blacksmith shops, a mill, gin, and three churches. Although bypassed by the railroad, the town thrived and soon included education facilities and more businesses. Almost completely devastated by a downtown robbery and fire in 1901, the town rallied and rebuilt. The 1919 oil boom at the nearby Desdemona oil field brought increased settlement and business to Lingleville. (1990)

Lingleville is a historical marker in Lingleville, Erath County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 71 historical markers documented in Erath County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 144 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.2502, -98.3803 near Lingleville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lingleville Tabernacle (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Lingleville West End Cemetery, Lingleville East End Cemetery, and Shelby Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5143003090. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.