Old Texas is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. Old Texas is located on Alabama State Route 47, 12.3 miles (19.8 km) east-northeast of Beatrice.

Old Texas, Alabama
Old Texas is located in Alabama
Old Texas
Old Texas
Old Texas is located in the United States
Old Texas
Old Texas
Coordinates: 31°46′11″N 87°00′01″W / 31.76972°N 87.00028°W / 31.76972; -87.00028
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyMonroe
Elevation
430 ft (130 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code251
GNIS feature ID136590[1]

History

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A post office called Old Texas was established in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1866.[2] The community was named by pioneers from eastern states who passed through here on their way to Texas, and decided instead to stay.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Old Texas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  3. ^ "Cat Mash among state's funny town names". The Tuscaloosa News. September 28, 1991. pp. 3B. Retrieved April 28, 2015.