Authon, Texas

Authon, Texas
Ghost town
Bath Location in Texas
Coordinates: 30°35′41″N95°37′26″W / 30.5946426°N 95.6238341°W / 30.5946426; -95.6238341 [1]
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Walker
Elevation	1,017 ft (310 m)
USGS Feature ID	1381362

Authon is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Texas, United States. Situated on Farm to Market Road 113, the community was established in the late 1870s. Despite registering as Arthur, post office officials named the town Authon; the post office operated from 1882 to 1904. A primarily agricultural community, it peaked in the 1890s, with 75 residents. As of 2000, its population was 15, up from 5 in 1990. ^[2]

References

1. "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
2. Association, Texas State Historical. "Authon, Texas: A Historical Overview of the Community". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2025-07-07.