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Entering Bonney Texas
Photo courtesy Ken
Rudine , July 2007 |
History in a Pecan
Shell
Named to honor a popular conductor of the Columbia Tap Railroad,
the town came to life in 1873 when the larger International-Great Northern Railroad
assumed operations. The town's post office opened a year before the first store
opened its doors in 1890. Although the town only had a population of 75, a second
store opened and a school was organized in the 1890s. Bonney was connected to
the world beyond by its own telegrapher and express agent. They discontinued the
post office by 1920 but the town survived. In the mid 1950s the population had
declined to a mere 25 but by 1988 it was nearing 100. The1990 census reported
339, and for 2000, the figure stood at 384. |
"Home Site of General Albert Sidney Johnston
Texas Patriot - Confederate Hero" |
General
Albert Sidney Johnston Historical Marker
Photos courtesy Ken
Rudine , July 2007 | |
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