Sugar and Spice
Early Cason
Cason Settlers
Cason Business
The Cookout
100

In whose honor we celebrate our family reunion

Who is Ora Lee Williams

100

This railroad’s arrival in the late 1870s led directly to the founding of Cason.

What is the East Line and Red River Railroad?

100

Cason sits along this Texas state highway.  

What is State Highway 11?

100

Early Cason had both sawmills and this type of mill used for grinding grain.  

What is a gristmill?

100

This drink is the unofficial beverage of Southern cookouts.

What is sweet tea.

200

She did not have this, but made it to church every Sunday

What is a driver's license

200

The town of Cason was named after the father of this early postmaster.  

Who is William M. Cason?

200

Cason is located five miles west of this Morris County town.  

What is Daingerfield?

200

By 1884, Cason operated this number of cotton gins.

What is two?

200

This refreshing summer fruit is usually cut into wedges and served ice‑cold.  

What is watermelon.

300

Ora Lee Williams was born in this year

What is 1918

300

Many early businesses moved from this nearby community, located three miles north.  

What is Snow Hill?

300

In 1884, this was Cason’s approximate population.

What is 200?

300

Despite its long history, Cason has never held this legal municipal status.

What is incorporation?


300

These are usually the first things to run out at the cookout 

What are ribs and/or brisket

400

This surname was first given to Ora by her father and was her maiden name before marriage 

What is Godbolt

400

In 1878, this post office was relocated to Cason, officially establishing the town’s name.  

What is the Snow Hill post office?

400

By 1892, Cason was home to a factory that produced this household item.

What are bedsprings?

400

This local establishment is the only store in the area 

What is the Rabbit Hole

400

This familiar question is typically asked prior to eating what food (state the question and name the dish) 

What is who made the potato salad

500

Ora was married to this tall, dark handsome patriarch

Who is Early Williams

500

Cason is located in this East Texas county.  

What is Morris County?

500

Cason reached its peak population of around 500 during this decade.  

What are the 1920s?

500

This unincorporated Morris County community was founded after a railroad line arrived in the late 1870s, grew to nearly 500 residents by the 1920s, and remains known today for its historic post office and deep frontier roots.

What is Cason, Texas?

500

These delicacies are a family favorite and may be purchased from a nearby town

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