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- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Landergin, Texas
- 1 2 3 4 Anderson, H. Allen (June 15, 2010). "LANDERGIN, TX". Handbook of Texas Online . Texas State Historical Association . Retrieved January 10, 2016.
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