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History on a Pinhead
Originally known as Parker's Voting Box, both the old and new name come
from local resident Minter Parker. The town dates from the early 1880s. A post
office appeared in 1882 which lasted into the 1920s.
The 1884 population
grew from a mere 30 residents – but slowly. From 1914 until the mid 1950s, Minter
reported 100 residents.
The town seems to have hit its economic high-water
mark in the 1930s when they had five businesses as well as a hotel. Today the
population is given as 78 – the same as the 1990 census.. Minter’s residences
are scattered although the cemetery and church remain in place.
Remembering
the citizens of MinterMinter
is included in our coverage at the suggestion of a Mr. Simmons who wrote: “My
mom's family use to live near [Minter]. There are still a few people alive that
could give a good description including the small newspaper in Deport, Texas.
I
hope you can take the time and research this town that used to be. Highland Cemetery
of hwy 271 is the resting place of many of the former residents of this town.
The Chappell, Whitney, Ball, Finch, and Morgan families just to name a few. They
were farmers, blacksmiths, store clerks, and really good folks. I just hate the
thought of these people being lost and how their contributions to this great nation
(esp WWII) might be forgotten.
My grandparents had eight children and were a part of this area from around 1885
when grandpa was born. I am just a grandson. - M. Simmons, January 7, 2009
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