Community of Jonah
On 1820s land grant to Nashville Colony. Settled 1851 by wagon train from Arkansas, and called Water Valley. In 1884, repeated ill-luck in selecting an acceptable name for post office led to renaming the town Jonah. This was site of famed grist mill, 1865 - 1912. (1970)
30.6393° N, 97.5437° W
Where to Find It
Jonah community, SH 29, S side 100 feet W of FM 1660. 8.6 mi. E of Georgetown, 4.8 mi. SE of Weir.
Nearby Markers
- 1.5 mi E Jonah Cemetery Georgetown
- 2.4 mi W Mankins Crossing Georgetown
- 2.8 mi NW Weir Community Cemetery Weir
- 2.9 mi W The Double File Trail Georgetown
- 2.9 mi W Texan Santa Fe Expedition Georgetown
- 3.1 mi N Site of Neusser (Naizerville) Georgetown