Old Texas, Alabama
Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
31°46′11″N 87°00′01″W / 31.76972°N 87.00028°W / 31.76972; -87.00028Old Texas is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. Old Texas is located on Alabama State Route 47, 12.3 miles (19.8 km) east-northeast of Beatrice.
History
A post office called Old Texas was established in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1866.[2] The community was named by pioneers from eastern states who passed through here on their way to Texas, and decided instead to stay.[3]
References
- ^ "Old Texas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ "Cat Mash among state's funny town names". The Tuscaloosa News. September 28, 1991. pp. 3B. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Monroe County, Alabama, United States
County seat: Monroeville
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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