Moody

The town of Moody can trace its history ot the pre-civil war settlement of Perry (2 mi. N). In 1881, the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad bypassed Perry, and a new town was platted on the land of early settler William Naler. Col. W.L. Moody of Galveston who supervised the laying of track in the area, named the town in honor of his family. Incorporated in 1901, the Moody community has thrived over the years and is the home of various fraternal, educational, commercial, religious, and medical institutions and organizations.

Moody is a historical marker in Moody, McLennan County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 198 historical markers documented in McLennan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 224 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.3079, -97.3624 near Moody. The nearest cataloged historic site is The Howard House (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Kuydendall House, Naler Cemetery, and Hill House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5309003448. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.