Argo, Texas

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Argo
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Argo
Location in Texas
Coordinates: 33°15′18″N94°53′42″W / 33.25500°N 94.89500°W / 33.25500; -94.89500
Country United States
State Texas
County Titus
Elevation
[1]
374 ft (114 m)
Population
 (1990)
  Total
26
USGS Feature ID1380819 [1]

Argo is an unincorporated community in Titus County, Texas, United States.

History

Argo is situated on Farm to Market Road 1001. The town emerged in the 1880s. A post office operated from 1895 to 1907. It operated in the general store of the first postmaster, James S. Rountree. By 1890, the town was used as a trading center for farmers north of Mount Pleasant. By 1990, the population was 26. [2] [3]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Argo, Texas
  2. Association, Texas State Historical. "Argo, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  3. Jurney, Richard Loyall (1961). History of Titus County, Texas, 1846 to 1960. Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center. Dallas, Texas : Royal.