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History in
a Pecan Shell
Once named Cothran's
Store, the current name is said to have come from a circus poster
sporting a tiger’s head.
The community had a post office from 1878 through 1905.
The 1890 census reported 75 residents. Businesses included a grist
mill and hotel as well as the mandatory store. Two years later there
was a second store as well as a cotton gin.
The town had two sawmills present in the 1930s but the population
had fallen to a mere 40. It remained there through the 1940s. The
current population is unknown.
Tigertown Today
Photographer’s
Note:
“One unique fact about Tigertown is that even being as remote as it
is, it has a vibrant trailer industry. These are the trailers seen
pulled behind so many pick-up trucks. These include goosenecks, pindle-hooks,
dump trailers, tilt-decks, car-haulers, tandem axle trailers, bob
cat trailers, and single axle trailers. I found this unusual. It should
also be noted that beside the major manufacturer, there are several
more small trailer companies.” - Gerald
Massey, August 2010 |
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