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History
in a Pecan Shell
Inez was originally named after the Arenosa Creek,
but the name Arenosa only lasted until 1882, the year the New York, Texas and
Mexican Railway connected its line from Rosenburg to Victoria
(1882).
Inez was named after the daughter of railroad financier Count
Joseph Telefener. They named Edna after another daughter,
and then nearby Telefener, Texas after the Count himself.
By 1900 the
town was prospering with school, bank, hotel and the railroad to connect it with
the rest of the world. Inez was hit in 1962 by hurricane Carla, and that perhaps
explains the small number of commercial buildings.
Our visit to Inez
found the Voulunteer Fire Department
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Inez
Texas Forum Subject:
Lost Buildings Inez, Texas
My father lived in the home pictured in the
story "Lost Buildings of
the Macaroni Railroad", when he was very young. I think his father worked
for the railroad for some time. My father still lives in Inez and would love to
have a picture of the home because someone has torn it down. Please help if you
are able to. Thank you. Mary Felicia Whitson, April 24, 2006 |
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