Wealthy, Texas

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Wealthy is an unincorporated community in Leon County, Texas, United States. [1]

History

A post office was established in Wealthy in 1894, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914. [2] Its original name of Poor was changed due to popular opinion. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wealthy, Texas
  2. "Wealthy, TX". The Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  3. Blevins, Don (2003). Texas Towns: From Abner to Zipperlandville. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 207. ISBN   978-1-55622-976-3.

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