History
The area in what is known as Daphne today was first settled in the 1850s. A post office was established at Daphne in 1895 and remained in operation until 1906, with mail being delivered to the community via special supply from Mount Vernon, Texas, Mount Vernon. All that remained in the community was a community center and several scattered houses in 1985.Geography
Daphne is located on Farm to Market Road 1896, northeast of Mount Vernon, Texas, Mount Vernon in northeastern Franklin County.Education
Today, the community is served by the Mount Vernon Independent School District.References
Unincorporated communities in Franklin County, Texas Unincorporated communities in Texas {{FranklinCountyTX-geo-stub