Wilcox, Somervell County, Texas
Wilcox is a ghost town in northeastern Somervell County, Texas, near the present-day community of George's Creek.[1]
Wilcox, Texas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Somervell |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 254 |
History
The town was named for William Cox, who settled along a nearby bend of the Brazos River in 1855. Soon after, more settlers followed, creating Wilcox. After the Civil War, the town's settlers moved to the community of George's Creek, where a church, a school, and many businesses.[1]
References
- Minor, David. "Wilcox, TX (Somervell County)". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
Municipalities and communities of Somervell County, Texas, United States | ||
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| City |  Somervell County map | |
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