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De Kalb
DeKalb, TX
Named for Maj. Gen. Johann de Kalb - a hero of the American Revolution - upon suggestion (1836) of David Crockett, a visitor on his way...
Harvey C. Sanders, C. S. A.
New Boston, TX
(1837 - 1925) Native of Kentucky.
Hooks
Hooks, TX
Established about 1848 as a supply center for 5,000-acre plantation of Warren Hooks; 1841-1860 post office for area was Myrtle Springs,...
New Boston
New Boston, TX
Established as shipping point when Texas & Pacific Railroad was built across Bowie County in 1870s, drawing business from original town...
Old Boston
Old Boston, TX
Established while part of Mexico; to serve plantations on Red River.
Redwater
Redwater, TX
The first community in this area was Mooresville (2 mi. E), settled in 1840 by the Charles Moores (1776-1852) family.
Site of Epperson's Ferry
Maud, TX
At this crossing, constructed by nature and used by Caddo Indians, early French and Spanish explorers, and travelers over Trammel's...
Texarkana
Texarkana, TX
Founded when Texas & Pacific railroad platted townsite and held sale of lots on Dec. 8, 1873, to open regional shipping point.
United States Post Office and Courthouse
Texarkana, TX
Currently, only Federal office building to straddle state line.