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History in
a Pecan Shell
Acton is the oldest known settlement in Hood County and it was settled when
it was still part of Johnson County.
In 1855 a church building was built
and four denominations used it one Sunday per month.
In 1856 the settlement
was granted a post office under the name Camanche [sic] Peak.
The first physician, Dr. J. C. Cornelius arrived in 1855 and was soon followed
by Dr. S. R. McPherson in 1858.
The Acton Masonic Hall drew additional
families to town when it was completed in 1868.
Around 1861 the name
Acton was chosen to replace Camanche Peak. It has been said that the name
Acton was derived from Oak Town. The Acton post office was active from
1861-1906.
By 1887 the population was estimated at 200, but the 20th
Century showed a decline to a low of 75 during the 1950s. The construction of
the De Cordova Bend Dam increased the population. Acton is surrounded by three
neighboring highly populated communities.
Acton
State Historic Site
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