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Ladonia, Texas
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Location of Ladonia, Texas
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| 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
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| • Total | 597 |
| • Density | 300.0/sq mi (115.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75449
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| 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.
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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 (33.429336, –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 | |||
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| 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% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| 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
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Map of the city 1891
See also
In Spanish: Ladonia (Texas) para niños
