Concrete, DeWitt County, Texas

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Concrete is a ghost town in DeWitt County, in the U.S. state of Texas. [1]

History

Concrete was founded in 1846, making it one of the county's oldest communities. [2] The settlement was named for the early adobe concrete used in local buildings and homes. [3] A post office was established at Concrete in 1853, and remained in operation until 1907. [4] With the construction of the railroad in 1873, business activity shifted to nearby towns, and the Concrete's population dwindled [5]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Concrete, DeWitt County, Texas
  2. ↑ Concrete, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. ↑ Association, Texas State Historical. "Concrete, TX (DeWitt County)". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ "DeWitt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Communities of DeWitt County play vital role in county's heritage". The Victoria Advocate. April 5, 2003. pp. 2E. Retrieved October 18, 2015.

29°14′18″N97°17′35″W / 29.23833°N 97.29306°W / 29.23833; -97.29306

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