Lindenau, Texas

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

History

Lindenau was founded in 1891. [2] The community was originally built up chiefly by German immigrants. [3] A post office was established at Lindenau in 1895, and remained in operation until 1947. [4]

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References

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

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