Lannius, Texas

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Lannius
Location in Texas
Coordinates: 33°36′29″N96°03′22″W / 33.60815960°N 96.05608490°W / 33.60815960; -96.05608490
Country United States
State Texas
County Fannin
Population
 (2000)
  Total79

Lannius, formerly Stephensville, is an unincorporated community in Fannin County, Texas, United States. [1]

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History

Lannius was first settled by William Onstott, Richard Overton, Ira Isham, and W. W. Bowman in 1836, naming it Stephensville. After receiving a post office in 1891, they changed their name to Lannius, after landowner William Lannius, due to Stephenville, Texas already existing. The post office closed in 1907. As of 2000, Lannius has an estimated population of 79. [2]

2024 solar eclipse

Lannius was one of the Texas areas listed for viewing the 2024 solar eclipse. [3]

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References

  1. "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  2. Association, Texas State Historical. "Lannius, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  3. "Lannius Texas eclipse viewing information for the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024 | eclipse2024.org". eclipse2024.org. Retrieved 15 July 2024.