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PADUCAH,
TEXAS
"Crossroads
of America"
Cottle County Seat,
Texas Panhandle
Highways 83 and 70
30 miles S of Childress
36 miles W of Crowell
32 miles E of Matador
Population 1,498 (2000) 1,788 (1990)
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"Zana
Theater that was once there" - Billy B Smith |
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History
in a Pecan Shell
The town was named after Paducah, Kentucky by former resident R. Potts,
a man who settled in sometime around 1850. Potts was determined to
name the town Paducah and he gave settlers land if they would vote
accordingly.
In 1892 Cottle County was organized, and Pott's dream came true. A
post office was established in 1891. The Paducah Post was founded
in 1893 and by 1903 the population was 151.
Trains have traditionally been a Christmas present and Paducah got
one. A real one. On Christmas Day, 1909 The Quanah, Acme and Pacific
Railroad arrived and it didn't even need to be unwrapped.
The town was incorporated the next year, with a population of 1,350.
The 1980 census reported 2,216 residents.
The
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Paducah
Events
Paducah holds an
annual Cotton Festival each September and an Old Settler's
Reunion each April. |
Paducah
Attractions
Heritage
Museum: In restored the Quanah, Acme and Pacific Railroad Depot
Hwy 83 N.
Matador
Wildlife Management Area: Northwest of town on FM 3256.
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Paducah
Texas Forum
Subject:
A Family in Paducah
Dear TE, I am looking for information on my biological father's
family. His name was Julian Homer Magee, born May 4, 1919. His Father
was Wynn Magee, and his mother Mother: Elvie Lou Baker. I would
appreciate any information on this family, especially medical
history.
Wynn & Elvie lived in Paducah when my Mom met them in 1944. Julian
Homer Magee was born in Childress Texas in May 1919.
Our granddaughter was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis which is a
genetic condition. Both parents have to have the C.F. gene. - Connie
Hubka, e-mail: cdhubka@telus.net , Claresholm, Alberta, Canada,
September 15, 2006
Subject:
Crowell and Paducah
My name is Kristi Norman Brown and I am working on my family tree.
Does anyone know of any books or articles on family histories from
Crowell or Paducah that would help me in my research? My ancestors
are A.Y. Norman (lots of Norman's there) Cotners, McCormicks, Knox,
Wanda Moore, and Eula "Cricket" Norman. Any help anyone can provide
would be greatly appreciated. - Kristi Norman Brown, February
27, 2006
Subject:
Update to Cottle Co Courthouse
To preserve the classic art deco architecture of the courthouse
as well as nearby commercial buildings, the Cottle County courthouse
and surrounding square have recently been placed on the National
Register of Historic Places. - Greg Haviland, May 28, 2005
Anyone wishing to share stories, photos or information on Paducah,
Texas - please contact
us.
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