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Terryville

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Yoakum, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 9' 47.397852", -97° 3' 56.592252"
 
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    Founded near this site in the 1850s, Terryville was named for the family of James D. Terry, who served as De Witt County judge from 1883 to 1891. The community raised a cavalry company for the Confederate Army and had a post office by 1869. The post office and most residents moved in the 1880s to a new location 2.5 miles away. The community prospered until the early 20th century. The post office was discontinued in 1907. The old cemetery remains at the first townsite, while a Baptist church still exists at the second location. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Terryville Historical Marker Location Map, Yoakum, Texas

 
   
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