Cottondale, Texas

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Cottondale is an unincorporated community in Wise County, in the U.S. state of Texas. [1]

History

A post office was established in 1875, and it was discontinued in 1912. [2] Gangster Machine Gun Kelly died of a heart attack at Leavenworth Prison on July 17, 1954 and was buried at Cottondale Texas Cemetery. [3] [4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cottondale, Texas
  2. ↑ Gregg, Rosalie (1982). Wise County History.
  3. ↑ "The Paradise Historical Society, Machine Gun Kelly". Paradise Historical Society. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Machinegun' Kelly's Wife Lost Chance for Freedom Thwarted Deal Sealed Convictions | News OK". February 18, 2017. Archived from the original on February 18, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2018.

33°03′57″N97°42′17″W / 33.06583°N 97.70472°W / 33.06583; -97.70472

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