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History in
a Pecan Shell
Once named Tyro
in the 1870s, a post office opened under that name in 1880 (see 1882
map below) but closed the next year. When it reopened in 1884,
the name submitted was something of a joke since the store owners
there were novices in the business.
With the arrival of the railroad in 1910, the town moved one mile
north to take advantage of the benefits the railroad offered. It was
joined by another small town named Atoka.
First population figures available are from the mid 1920s when 200
residents were counted. The town experienced a minor oil boom in the
early 1930s and the population jumped to 450. But the Great Depression
reduced the populace to only 200 by the mid 1930s.
In 1971 Novice reported a population of 160, which has declined to
just 142 when the 2000 census was over. |
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Texas
Escapes, in its purpose to preserve historic, endangered and vanishing
Texas, asks that anyone wishing to share their local history
and vintage/historic photos, please contact
us. |
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