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History in
a Pecan Shell
Once known as simply Bart, Texas, the town decided to rename it after
the life-giving springs that had caused the railroad (The International-Great
Northern) to make it a water stop. The town was platted in 1907 and
irrigation brought in a few farmers. Growth was between slow and none
for thirty years. The town was granted a post office in 1909 and by
1920 the population had reached 100 people. This number declined in
the mid 1930s to only 50 citizens - growing to 125 by 1939.
With increased mobility after WWII
the town declined back to only 50 people. Construction of Interstate
35 destroyed much of the former downtown - dashing any hopes of a
comeback or renewed growth. |
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