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History
in a Pecan Shell
Originally called Hawkins' Prairie after early settler Strother
Hawkins, the post office authorities rejected the name when an application
was made in 1885.
Confederate veteran Capt. Joe Dupree, suggested the name to honor
Sir Walter Scott's novel, which was enjoying popularity throughout
the English speaking world.
In the 1880s the town had 150 people and was connected to Bonham
by a stage line.
The population reached its zenith in the 1890s with 200 people, but
by 1915 it had dropped to 75.
A Baptist church was organized in 1872. The church is the subject
of a short story written by Harold
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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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