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The
SSW Depot in Omaha, Texas
Photo Courtesy Texas Historic Commission |
History
in a Pecan Shell
Not named after the city in Nebraska, Omaha had its name drawn from
a hat in 1886. Citizens had tired of the towns previous name of Morristown.
The eight or so contributors submitted names from their former state
of Alabama and Omaha came up the winner.
The town had a healthy population of 450 in 1890 and it remains a
vibrant community.
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