Raleigh
Raleigh, a small rural community in Fannin County, was established during the 1830s. It derived its name from that of Raleigh, North Carolina, the hometown of its founder, John G. Jouitt. Raleigh was incorporated in 1839 and had a post office by the next year. By 1850, however, it had ceased to exist as an organized community.
Continue Reading
Brian Hart | © TSHA
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
- ✅ Adoption Status:
Belongs to
Raleigh is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
No
Place type
Raleigh is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Jouitt's)
Location
Latitude: 33.85482150Longitude: -95.97497620
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No