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Freestone, Texas

Coordinates: 31°32′33″N 96°14′53″W / 31.54250°N 96.24806°W / 31.54250; -96.24806
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Freestone is an unincorporated community in Freestone County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]

History

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Freestone was originally called Bond's Prairie, and under the latter name had its start in 1905 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Freestone was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1975.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Freestone, Texas
  2. ^ FREESTONE, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. ^ "Freestone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 5, 2016.

31°32′33″N 96°14′53″W / 31.54250°N 96.24806°W / 31.54250; -96.24806