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History
in a Pecan Shell
Although settlers had arrived prior to 1858, this was the year the
post office was granted. Antelope became a stopping point for the
cattle drives heading
north. In the mid 1870s the town was platted by one Walter S. Jones,
but the filing of the papers was in 1889. The following year Antelope
had a respectable population of 300. A hotel for travelers was opened
since Antelope was a stagestop between Graham
and Henrietta. The population declined
to 200 by 1914 and the hotel closed. By the 1940s it was down to 166,
and by the 80s it was down to 65 residents - the same estimate used
for the state map in 2010.
Antelope, Texas
Today:
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Photographer's
Note:
Subject: Antelope, Texas
By the number of pictures you can see that this little town caught
my attention. Particularly the old school and the cemetery.
The old gym was as if they just closed the doors decades ago and walked
away. The school mascot sign, the scoreboard, basketball backboards,
even the hardwood floor is still there. Very strange feel to the place.
The newer building I believe is being used as a community center,
as I saw nothing that looked like classrooms still in use.
The cemetery
was one of the best maintained I've ever seen. Unusual markers/memorials
and a complete layout of the graves in a display case near the entry.
I noticed on this trip that almost all the cemeteries I passed were
very well maintained. - Mike
Price, September 2009 |
Antelope
Baptist Church
Photo courtesy Mike
Price, September 2009 |
Antelope
United Methodist Church
Photo courtesy Mike
Price, September 2009 |
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