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History in
a Pecan Shell
Named Chalkton
in 1926 after the rancher who owned the land where the oil discovery
was made, Chalkton was a boom town - for awhile.
Both the town and post office changed their names to Otis Chalk in
1939.
Shortly after WWII,
Otis Chalk had fifty residents which has since increased to 79. |
Howard
County 1940s map showing Otis Chalk as Chalk City
(in SE corner of Howard
County)
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
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