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History
in a Pecan Shell
Named after W.K. Etter, a vice president of the North Plains and Santa
Fe Railroad, the town began in 1930 when it was made a stop for the
railroad.
The Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railway later intersected with the
Santa Fe at Etter. The population was just 150 in 1940 when the town
consisted of a mere three businesses. In 1942 the Cactus “industrial
community” was built a mile north and drew off population from Etter. |
Photographer's
Note:
"There were a few other grain procssing buildings around, but
no "downtown" at all, so this is ETTER, Texas." - Stephen
Michaels, January, 2008 |
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