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Organized 1913, with 189 city blocks laid off along San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad. Structures built included depot, store-post office, schoolhouse, hotel. A water well was drilled. War and the 1917 drouth stifled growth. Few lots were sold; land ownership was retained by founders. (1968)
Townsite of Zella is a historical marker in Tilden, McMullen County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 20 historical markers documented in McMullen County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 22 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.5611, -98.7929 near Tilden. The nearest cataloged historic site is San Miguel Cemetery (cemetery), about 15 miles away. Others within a short drive include Franklin Ranch, Cross, and McMullem County.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5311005547. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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