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History in
a Pecan Shell
1883: The Louisville
Land and Cattle Company acquires land - W.H. Guthrie is major shareholder
1891: land surveyed - Ironically, Louisville Land and Cattle Co. pushes
for Ashville to become county seat Guthrie wins the election - post
office is granted - courthouse is built
1892: first school built - classes had been taught in the courthouse
1900: The Louisville Land and Cattle Company is bought out by the
6666
Ranch
1904: population reaches 101 - remains about the same number until
1950
1984: population swells to 140
1990: population reaches 160 and concerns are raised - emergency measures
are discussed if climb continues. |
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A
barn in Guthrie
Photo courtesy Greg Havilande, July 2004 |
Guthrie, Texas
Chronicles
Gunfight
in King County by Mike Cox
The wild shootout that interrupted the quietude of Guthrie one day
in 1905. |
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