McDade
Laid out 1871; named for Jas. McDade, Brenham lawyer. Became a thriving town, important freight center and early-day stage stop. School-church was built 1872; vigilantes (organized 1883) lynched three men on Christmas Eve, causing a shoot-out next day at the Rock Saloon (now a museum). (1968) Incise in base: McDade was settled in 1869.
30.2856° N, 97.2469° W
Where to Find It
US 290 and Loop 223, McDade
Nearby Markers
- 0.4 mi E Rock Front Saloon, 1870 McDade
- 0.6 mi E McDade Baptist Church McDade
- 1.5 mi NW Three Oaks (Goerlitz) Cemetery McDade
- 2.6 mi E Siloah Cemetery McDade
- 2.8 mi S John Herron McDade
- 5.4 mi SW Rural Farms and Communities Before Camp Swift Sayersville