Marker Inscription
Founded 1907 by a realty firm. Named by townsite surveyor, for his native county in Virginia. When Roscoe, Snyder & Pacific Railroad reached this point in Sept. 1909, a 3-day picnic was held. Buildings at Light, Texas, a mile east, were moved here. Town developed into important cattle shipping point, as long market drives were abandoned. By 1912 had 2 wagon yards and 2 blacksmith shops, among many businesses. Later, shipped much cotton before railroad ceased operating here in 1942. Now a prosperous agricultural community on good highways. (1966)
About this site
Fluvanna is a historical marker in Fluvanna, Scurry County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 60 historical markers documented in Scurry County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 63 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.8887, -101.1332 near Fluvanna. The nearest cataloged historic site is Fluvanna Mercantile Company (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Light, Former Townsite of, Site of First Presbyterian Church of Fluvanna, and Bookout.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5415001930. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
