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History in
a Pecan Shell
Victor's Station was the intended name but when a post office was
applied for they learned another community held the name. Early settler
Ector Owens was honored by having his name submitted (and accepted).
The post office opened in 1886 and six years later the Texas and Pacific
Railway arrived, making the town a shipping point. Ector had 218 people
in 1904, swelling to 451 in 1926. |
Texas
Escapes, in its purpose to preserve historic, endangered and vanishing
Texas, asks that anyone wishing to share their local history
and vintage/historic photos, please contact
us. |
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