Lyford

Before the arrival of the railroad, this area was a part of the King Ranch known as "Como se LLama". Lyford was developed in 1907 by executives of the Rock Island Railroad and named for attorney William H. Lyford of Illinois. Settlers came by train from the midwest and lived in tents until permanent homes could be built. An artesian well supplied water, and "Pioneer Hall" housed worship services and school classes. Later the Lyford Hotel became a focal point for the town. Soldiers and Texas Rangers protected Lyford during the border bandit raids of 1913-15. (1985)

Lyford is a historical marker in Lyford, Willacy County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 12 historical markers documented in Willacy County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 38 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 26.4103, -97.7911 near Lyford. The nearest cataloged historic site is Old Lyford High School (historic place), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Baptist Church of Lyford, Lyford Cemetery, and Sebastian.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5489003150. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.