Boracho, Texas
Boracho is an unincorporated community in Culberson County, Texas, United States.[1]
History
A post office called Boracho was established in 1908, and closed in 1912,[2] with Mary E. Glenn as postmistress.[3]
Etymology
The town name is derived from Spanish, meaning "drunk".[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boracho, Texas
- "Culberson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 25, 2014. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
- "TSHA | Boracho, TX". www.tshaonline.org. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- Hubbard, George (November 30, 2002). Humor & Drama of Early Texas. Taylor Trade Publications. p. 221. ISBN 978-1-55622-843-8.
Municipalities and communities of Culberson County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Town |  Culberson County map | |
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| Ghost town | ||
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