Texas Historical Marker #06675
Daniel Cemetery. Daniel Cemetery This burial ground originally served the family of the Rev. Ellison Armistead Daniel, Sr. (1797 - 1875) and pioneer settlers of southwest Dallas County. Daniel, who brought his family here in 1852, was a part-time Baptist minister who also farmed and ranched this land. The cemetery was first used in 1853 for the interment of his daughter-in-law Fannie P. Daniel. The earliest marked grave is that of Daniel's son-in-law William S. Langley (1822 - 1857). Other graves include those of Daniel family members who figured prominently in the development of Duncanville 1982 #6675
?, De Soto, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06795
Nance Farm. Otway Bird Nance (1805 - 1874) brought his family here from Kentucky in 1851 and bought this land through the Peters Colony in 1856. Begun in the 1850s, this residence was later enlarged and Victorian detailing added. It originally faced north but was rotated in the early 1900s to face east. Near the farmhouse, a barn, curing shed, and an elevated water tank have been preserved. The Nance family owned this site until 1951. It was purchased by the city of De Soto in 1975. RTHL 1976 #6795
1325 Greenbrook, De Soto, TX, United States