Lyons
Lyonsbr/Burleson County, Texasbr/30 23.182' N 96 33.829' Wbr/Directions: Start at the intersection of Magnolia Drive and SH-39. The marker is on the northwest corner of the intersection.br/ br/Text: An 1878 railway work camp; in 1880 became town of Lyon's Station, named for site donor, W. A. Lyon. Soon had 3 cotton gins, an oil mill, many businesses. In 1894 hosted first auto ever seen in this county, with rides for the daring. Now gateway to Lake Somerville Recreation Area.