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Ladonia, Texas
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Location of Ladonia, Texas
Location of Ladonia, Texas
Fannin County Ladonia.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Fannin
Area
 • Total 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2)
 • Land 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
627 ft (191 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 597
 • Density 300.0/sq mi (115.70/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75449
Area code(s) 903
FIPS code 48-40180
GNIS feature ID 1382112

Ladonia is a town in Fannin County, Texas, United States. Its population was 597 at the 2020 census.

History

The area was first settled around 1840. Originally called McCownville, its name was changed to Ladonia in 1857, supposedly in honor of A. T. Donitz. Its population grew late in the 19th century when the Gulf Colorado Santa Fe Railroad went through Ladonia, making it a shipping point for corn, cotton, and grain crops. Because of this, the population increased rapidly to 1,500 in the 1890s and peaked at over 2,000 by the turn of the 20th century. However, Ladonia suffered during the Great Depression. At a population of 1,199 thereafter, it never recovered, but continued to decrease in population, falling to 658 in 1990 and 612 in 2010.

Geography

Ladonia is located in southeastern Fannin County at 33°25′46″N 95°56′48″W / 33.42944°N 95.94667°W / 33.42944; -95.94667 (33.429336, –95.946668). Texas State Highway 34 passes through the town, leading north 12 miles (19 km) to Honey Grove and southwest 10 miles (16 km) to Wolfe City. Texas State Highway 50 leads south from Ladonia 14 miles (23 km) to Commerce. Ladonia Fossil Park is located 2 miles (3 km) north of town on the North Sulphur River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Ladonia has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1870 516
1880 223 −56.8%
1890 765 243.0%
1900 1,409 84.2%
1910 1,293 −8.2%
1920 1,713 32.5%
1930 1,199 −30.0%
1940 1,279 6.7%
1950 1,104 −13.7%
1960 890 −19.4%
1970 757 −14.9%
1980 761 0.5%
1990 658 −13.5%
2000 667 1.4%
2010 612 −8.2%
2020 597 −2.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Ladonia racial composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 344 57.62%
Black or African American (NH) 183 30.65%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 12 2.01%
Asian (NH) 2 0.34%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 38 6.37%
Hispanic or Latino 18 3.02%
Total 597

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 597 people, 304 households, and 219 families residing in the town.

Education

Ladonia is served by the Fannindel Independent School District.

Parks and recreation

The Ladonia Fossil Park is often visited by avid fossil hunters and amateurs, with finds ranging from shark teeth to Mosasaur veterbrae. It was temporarily relocated in 2021 due to construction.

Photo gallery

See also

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