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Wealthy, Texas

Coordinates: 31°01′29″N 96°10′47″W / 31.02472°N 96.17972°W / 31.02472; -96.17972
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Wealthy is an unincorporated community in Leon County, Texas, United States.[1]

History

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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

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wealthy, Texas
  2. ^ "Wealthy, TX". The Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  3. ^ Blevins, Don (2003). Texas Towns: From Abner to Zipperlandville. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 207. ISBN 978-1-55622-976-3.


31°01′29″N 96°10′47″W / 31.02472°N 96.17972°W / 31.02472; -96.17972