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- ↑ USGS GNIS Feature Detail Report: Negro Crossing
- ↑ Lindell, Chuck. "Texas GOP opposition to bill on changing 'Negro' place names raises sparks". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
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