Wealthy, Texas
Wealthy is an unincorporated community in Leon County, Texas, in the United States.[1]
History
A post office was established in Wealthy in 1894, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914.[2] Its original name of Poor was changed due to popular opinion.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wealthy, Texas
- "Wealthy, TX". The Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
- Blevins, Don (2003). Texas Towns: From Abner to Zipperlandville. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 207. ISBN 978-1-55622-976-3.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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