Wilcox, Somervell County, Texas

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Wilcox, Texas
Ghost town
Country United States
State Texas
County Somervell
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 254

Wilcox is a ghost town in northeastern Somervell County, Texas, near the present-day community of George's Creek. [1]

History

The town was named for William Cox, who settled along a nearby bend of the Brazos River in 1855. Soon after, more settlers followed, creating Wilcox. After the Civil War, the town's settlers moved to the community of George's Creek, where a church, a school, and many businesses. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Minor, David. "Wilcox, TX (Somervell County)". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association . Retrieved October 31, 2020.


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