Arneckeville, Texas

Arneckeville is an unincorporated community in DeWitt County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]

History

The first settlement at Arneckeville was made in 1859 by U. Barbara Arnecke and others.[2] The community was originally built up chiefly by Germans.[3] A post office was established at Arneckeville in 1872, and remained in operation until 1954.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arneckeville, Texas
  2. Arneckeville, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. "Communities of DeWitt County play vital role in county's heritage". The Victoria Advocate. April 5, 2003. pp. 2E. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
  4. "De Witt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2015.

28°59′33″N 97°16′20″W


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