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EZZELL,
TEXASLavaca
County, Central Texas S
Farm Road 531 E of Highway 77
10 miles S of Hallettsville
Population: 55 (1990)
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One
of Ezzell's former stores
Photo by John Troesser, February 2006 |
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History in
a Pecan Shell
Ezzell is noted for being the oldest settled area in Lavaca county.
Initial settlement was between 1830 and 1836 when members of Stephen
F. Austin's "Old 300" arrived. The name comes from storekeepers
Sam and Ira Ezzell who operasted a store here prior to the Civil
War.
Classes were taught in various church buildings after the war until
1883 when a proper school was constructed.
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A
rusting relic provides an early example of the first type of "screen-saver."
Photo by John Troesser, February 2006 |
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The
long closed Bishop's Grocery
Photo by John Troesser, February 2006 |
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No
population figures are available prior to 1980 when 55 residents were
reported. The town has a church, school, and a historical marker,
however there are currently no businesses.
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