Aiken, Shelby County, Texas

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Aiken is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Texas. It is home to the Excelsior Independent School District. As of 2000, the population is 75.

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History

Aiken had a sawmill, a blacksmith, a school, 2 churches, a cotton gin, and a store in 1890s, but the post office closed in 1909 and only the school and churches remained. [1]

Education

Aiken is served by the Excelsior Independent School District. [2]

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References

  1. "TSHA | Aiken, TX (Shelby County)". www.tshaonline.org. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
  2. "Excelsior Celebrates 120 Years with Shared Memories, Ringing of the Bell". Shelby County Today. 2019-03-04. Retrieved 2022-01-30.

Coordinates: 31°41′24″N94°19′56″W / 31.69000°N 94.33222°W / 31.69000; -94.33222