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History
in a Pecan Shell
Joe Sherman is credited
with being the first settler (1905), but previously a family named Quinn had been
ranching in the area. The community was first called Blue Goose and there seems
to be discrepancies over the date of the first post office. The explanation of
the current name is said to have been the whim of the first postmaster who applied
after the brand of the local ranch which was “O” or “loop.” The name was accepted
in 1912 and the town was officially Loop. The town of Circle
Back, Texas in Bailey County had a similar origin to their name.
The
school also dates from 1912. Loop seems to have had a tranquil existence throughout
the years, remaining small and avoiding major disasters. The population has remained
at 315 from 1980 through 2000. |
1907
Gaines County postal map showing Loop (NE of Seminole)
Courtesy Texas General Land Office | |
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