Fredonia, Gregg County, Texas

Fredonia is a neighborhood in Kilgore, Texas. It is in Gregg County in East Texas. Fredonia became part of Kilgore on December 13, 2011. People still use the name Fredonia for this area. History Name origin The name "Fredonia" comes from the 1826–27 Fredonian Rebellion. This was an early attempt by Texas settlers to become separate from Mexico. The name was later used for this community. Early settlement In 1838, a town was planned at a ferry crossing on the Sabine River. By the 1850s, Fredonia had: A ferry service (started 1843) A bridge (built 1884) Warehouses, homes, and a post office About 40–50 buildings Cotton warehouses and steamboats Changes after railroads came When railroads were built in the 1870s–1880s, they went through Kilgore Station instead of Fredonia. This caused: The Fredonia post office to close (1859) People and businesses to move to Kilgore Fredonia to become a smaller community Joining Kilgore In 2011, Kilgore added Fredonia to its city. This gave Fredonia residents: Access to Kilgore city services Better roads and utilities Representation in city government Participation in Kilgore's growth Some people who lived there had questions about taxes, but Kilgore worked with them on a gradual plan. Today, Fredonia is a valued part of Kilgore with its own history. Geography Fredonia is in northwest Kilgore, near: Interstate 20 Farm Road 2087 The Sabine River It has houses and green spaces. Culture A historical marker tells about Fredonia's past Kilgore preserves Fredonia's history while providing modern services The area shows how East Texas communities grew around transportation routes Related pages Kilgore, Texas References Other websites Official website of the City of Kilgore Archived 2014-12-17 at the Wayback Machine