Bald Prairie, Texas

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Bald Prairie is an unincorporated community in Robertson County, in the U.S. state of Texas. [1]

History

Bald Prairie was founded in 1865, and named after the wide prairies surrounding the original town site. [2] A post office was established at Bald Prairie in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1950. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bald Prairie, Texas
  2. ↑ Bald Prairie from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. ↑ Tarpley, Fred (July 5, 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 17. ISBN   978-0-292-78693-6.

31°13′25″N96°25′58″W / 31.22361°N 96.43278°W / 31.22361; -96.43278

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