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History in
a Pecan Shell
Little,
if anything, is known of Pandora's early years or how it got its slightly uncomfortable
name. Those familiar with Greek mythology, will remember that she was the first
woman on earth - created by order of Zeus. She was given a jar (or box) which
she was told not to open for any reason. But curiosity got the better of her and
when she removed the lid, evil escaped and things have never been the same since.
Looking at the town of Pandora today it appears that the lid has been removed,
but it should be remembered that one thing remained in Pandora's box - and that
was hope.
In the 1890s, Pandora became a stop on the San Antonio and Gulf
Railroad. A store opened in 1900 and by 1906 the town had a post office. In 1914
Pandora was thriving with three stores, two blacksmiths, a gin, druggist, butcher
and a population of 100. The population doubled by 1947 but since then the town
has declined to its present condition. The post office has closed in recent years.
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Former
Pandora Post Office today
2010 photo courtesy Jane Garza |
The
former post office with sign intact
TE Photo 2-06 |
Looking
west toward Pandora at sunset
TE Photo 2-06 |
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