Glory, Texas

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Glory is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas, United States. [1]

History

A post office was established at Glory in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1915. [2] The community was named for the early settlers' optimism. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Glory, Texas
  2. ↑ "Lamar County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Glory, TX". The Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved October 5, 2014.

33°32′00″N95°32′22″W / 33.53333°N 95.53944°W / 33.53333; -95.53944

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