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courtesy Don & Ellen Wilson, January 2012 |
History in
a Pecan Shell
Settled in the late 1850s, Stony was named for its soil type. The name wasn't
exactly enticing to people looking to till the soil and sure enough, the population
rarely exceed 50. It had 130 at its highest point, but that was in 1884. By 1890
the population had dropped to fifty.
Justin
was a shipping point for farmers and naturally drew potential settlers.
Stony's post office opened in 1879, but by 1918 it was discontinued.
In 1914 the town had 100 residents, but from the 30s to the 90s it has remained
at only around 25 persons. |
Stony
Cemetery dated 1850, many graves from late 1800's.
Photo courtesy Don & Ellen Wilson, January 2012
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Stony
United Methodist Church, still active
Photo
courtesy Don & Ellen Wilson, January 2012
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3-room
schoolhouse, built late 1800's
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courtesy Don & Ellen Wilson, January 2012
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courtesy Don & Ellen Wilson, January 2012 |
Old
Stony, Tx gas station, fence created recently by local artist! (This gas station
has been moved from it's original location.)
Photo
courtesy Don & Ellen Wilson, January 2012
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courtesy Don & Ellen Wilson, January 2012 |
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