D'Hanis, TX, United States
Town of D'Hanis. Established in 1847 by 29 families under the leadership of Theodore Gentill, representing Henri Castro (1781...1861), distinguished pioneer and colonizer of Texas who introduced the early settlers of Medina County. Named in honor of Guillaume (William) D'Hanis manager of the Coloniz
ation Society. When the Southern Pacific Railroad missed the town, its citizens moved to present D'Hanis. Erected by The State of Texas - 1936 #5526
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