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west toward Pandora at sunset
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History in a Pecan
Shell
Little, if anything, is known of Pandora's early years or how
it got its slightly uncomfortable name. Those familiar with Greek mythology, will
remember that she was the first woman on earth - created by order of Zeus. She
was given a jar (or box) which she was told not to open for any reason. But curiosity
got the better of her and when she removed the lid, evil escaped and things have
never been the same since. Looking at the town of Pandora today it appears that
the lid has been removed, but it should be remembered that one thing remained
in Pandora's box - and that was hope. |
The
former post office
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Sign
on the former post office building
TE Photo 2-06 |
| In
the 1890s, Pandora became a stop on the San Antonio and Gulf Railroad. A store
opened in 1900 and by 1906 the town had a post office. In 1914 Pandora was thriving
with three stores, two blacksmiths, a gin, druggist, butcher and a population
of 100. The population doubled by 1947 but since then the town has declined to
its present condition. The post office has closed in recent years. |
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