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History in
a Pecan Shell
The town was established
sometime before 1900. A store opened in 1910 but only lasted five
short years, A post office was granted in 1910 under the name Lomo
Alto when the community had a population of only 10.
The oil boom of the 30s came and went – leaving no improvement to
the would-be town. By the early 1950s there was only scattered residences. |
1882 McMullen
County Map showing Lama Alta
From Texas state map #2134
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
McMullen
County 1920s map showing Loma Alto
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
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