Raymond, Texas

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Raymond
Location in Texas
Coordinates: 33°52′41″N98°23′47″W / 33.8781540°N 98.3964396°W / 33.8781540; -98.3964396
Country United States
State Texas
County Clay
Elevation
1,070 ft (326 m)
USGS Feature ID1380417

Raymond is a ghost town in Clay County, Texas, United States. [1]

History

Raymond is situated on U.S. Route 287 and the Fort Worth and Denver Railway. It was established in the late nineteenth century. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  2. Association, Texas State Historical. "Raymond, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  3. Taylor, William Charles (1972). A History of Clay County. Jenkins Publishing Company.