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]

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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.

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