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Approaching
Tuxedo
Photo courtesy Kasey Dockens, July 2012 |
History in
a Pecan Shell
In 1905 in anticipation of the arrival of the Texas Central Railroad,
a town named Bonita was planned. A school opened under the name of
Fairview but when the railroad arrived and a post office was
applied for, the submitted name was Tuxedo.
Fairview Cemetery & Chapel
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Tuxedo had a bright future but a devastating fire in 1912 destroyed
most of the town. The population was just forty by 1915 which increased
to 55 by 1940. It was reported as 42 in 1980 and remained there through
the 2000 census. |
Church Of Christ
Photo
courtesy Kasey Dockens, July 2012
More Texas Churches |
"Once a
Town - 1907 - Now a Farming Community"
Photo
courtesy Kasey Dockens, July 2012
More Texas Signs |
Fairview Cemetery
& Chapel
FM 1661 and CR
146
Tuxedo, Texas |
Fairview Cemetery
Est. 1890
Photo courtesy Brad
Molgaard, July 2018 |
Photographer's
Note:
"I found the chapel to be simple in design, which fit the prairie
style landscape. It is quite dusty inside, which might indicate that
it is used only on occasion for funerals. The structure is sound and
the wood pews and wood interior gave a very rustic appearance. I was
amazed at how quiet the place was in the midst of vast agricultural
fields. Definitely a "stepping back in time" experience." - Brad
Molgaard, July 28, 2018 |
Fairview Cemetery
Chapel interior
Photo courtesy Brad
Molgaard, July 2018 |
Fairview Cemetery
and Chapel in Tuxedo
Photo courtesy Brad
Molgaard, July 2018 |
1920s map showing
Tuxedo in northern Jones
County
near Haskell County
line
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
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