Electric light comes to Tyler
Electricity came to Tyler in 1888, when residents J. D. Moody, F. L. Dilley and John Durst formed the Tyler Electric Light and Power Company.
Sources
- National Register Multiple Property Documentation Form: Historic and Architectural Resources of Tyler, Texas (Diane E. Williams, 2000; THC Atlas)atlas.thc.texas.gov
Electricity came to Tyler in 1888 when the Tyler Electric Light and Power Company was formed by Tyler residents J.D. Moody, F. L. Dilley
Checked October 15, 2026. How the cards are filed