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Shelby County, East Texas
About 10 Miles SW of Center
Population: None

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The community was really never more than a store and post office. The life span of the post office was from 1892 to 1912. Without a town center or railroad, the community didn’t have much of a chance. By 1920 Word was out.

Shelby County 1907 postal map showing Word
(Below "H" in "SHELBY")
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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