|
History in
a Pecan Shell
The
community was named after the first postmaster (S. E. Watson) in 1884.
The population in 1890 was only 25, but it had risen to 100 two years
later.
The post office closed in 1907 and by the 1930s Watson was a ghost
town. |
1907 postal map
showing Watson
by the Red River in NE Red
River County
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
| Texas
Escapes, in its purpose to preserve historic, endangered and vanishing
Texas, asks that anyone wishing to share their local history, stories,
landmarks and recent or vintage photos, please contact
us. |
|
|
HOME
