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Nameless, Texas

Coordinates: 30°31′29″N 097°55′37″W / 30.52472°N 97.92694°W / 30.52472; -97.92694
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Nameless (also known as Cross Creek or Fairview) is a populated place in Travis County, Texas.[1]

History

A post office was established at Nameless in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1890.[2] The locals decided out of desperation to name their community Nameless after several applications containing other names were turned down by the post office.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ USGS GNIS Feature Detail Report: Nameless, Texas
  2. ^ "Travis County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  3. ^ Hubbard, George (30 November 2002). Humor & Drama of Early Texas. Taylor Trade Publications. p. 215. ISBN 978-1-55622-843-8.

30°31′29″N 097°55′37″W / 30.52472°N 97.92694°W / 30.52472; -97.92694