Britton, Texas

Britton is an unincorporated community in north-western Ellis County, Texas, United States. ^[1]

History

Britton was settled in 1895 under the name Helland and later Hellandville , named after Texas and New Orleans Railroad passenger agent Joseph Helland, later being renamed Britton after conductor H.C. Britton. ^[2]

The community is located on the border of the city of Mansfield, and Joe Pool Lake. ^{[3] [4]}

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Britton, Texas
2. "Britton | Mansfield, TX". www.mansfieldtexas.gov. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
3. Association (TSHA), Texas State Historical. "Britton". Texas Almanac. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
4. "Britton - Texas Ghost Town". www.ghosttowns.com. Retrieved January 9, 2025.

32°32′51.2″N97°04′05.7″W / 32.547556°N 97.068250°W / 32.547556; -97.068250