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Town of Knippa

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US 90, Knippa, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 17' 38.67272000016", -99° 38' 15.34984000008"
 
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    Served by the Texas & New Orleans Railroad since 1882, this area was settled in 1887 by George Knippa. A freighter who worked between East Texas and Mexico, Knippa also encouraged many friends to move to the fertile land of this county. In 1899 gold-mining was tried here by an aged, white-bearded stranger known as Wilson. In 1900 the community acquired a post office and in 1909 a town was laid out. Previously called Chatfield, it was renamed Knippa. The Trap Rock Mine, a stone and gravel business which started in 1913, is still in operation. 1969

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Town of Knippa Historical Marker Location Map, Texas