Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission This advertisement for town lots heralded the arrival of the first train in Flatonia. This year will mark the 150th anniversary of that event which occurred on April 18, 1874. The cars are coming – now is the time for profitable investments! So said a classified ad placed by F.W. Flato, agent, for town lots in Flatonia. The ad…