Marker Inscription
William Hamilton "Uncle Billy" Savage (1822-1909) and his wife Elizabeth (Henson) moved to this area in 1869. Due to bad road conditions, they often stocked extra supplies and sold them to their neighbors. Their store became the center of Savage community (2.5 mi. E). The village had a doctor, blacksmith, cotton gin, stores, school, church, and a post office established in 1891. Savage began to decline after World War I (1917-18) when it was bypassed by construction of new roads in the area. Annual reunion activities are held in Leonard (3 mi. SW). (1980)
About this site
Savage is a historical marker in Leonard, Fannin County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Fannin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 262 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.3994, -96.2139 near Leonard. The nearest cataloged historic site is Grove Hill Masonic Lodge (historical marker), about 1.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Stokes, R. E. (Bob), Homestead, Attebery-Damesworth, and First Presbyterian Church of Leonard.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5147008929. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
