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STONY, TEXASDenton County,
North Central Texas
Farm Road 2622
8 miles N of Justin
10 miles W of Denton
Population:
est 25 (1990)
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History in
a Pecan Shell:
Settled in the late 1850s, Stony was named for its soil type. The
name wasn't exactly enticing to people looking to till the soil and
sure enough, the population rarely exceed 50. It had 130 at its highest
point, but that was in 1884. By 1890 the population had dropped to
fifty.
Justin was a shipping point for farmers and naturally drew potential
settlers.
Stony's post office opened in 1879, but by 1918 it was discontinued.
In 1914 the town had 100 residents, but from the 30s to the 90s it
has remained at only around 25 persons. |
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