Ladonia is a town in Fannin County, Texas, United States. The population was 612 at the 2010 census.HistoryThe 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.GeographyLadonia is located in southeastern Fannin County at . Texas State Highway 34 passes through the town, leading north to Honey Grove and southwest 10mi to Wolfe City. Texas State Highway 50 leads south from Ladonia to Commerce. Ladonia Fossil Park is located 2mi north of town on the North Sulphur River.According to the United States Census Bureau, Ladonia has a total area of 5.2km2, all of it land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 667 people, 266 households, and 188 families residing in the town. The population density was 363.5 people per square mile (140.7/km²). There were 316 housing units at an average density of 172.2 per square mile (66.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 70.61% White, 25.34% African American, 0.75% Asian, 1.65% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.55% of the population.
