Almont
Almont, twelve miles north of DeKalb in northwestern Bowie County, was named for Almont Hill, where the first houses were built. A post office was opened there in 1893 with Edwin Thompson as postmaster. In 1896 the settlement had a population of twenty-five. The post office was closed in 1904. In 1984 Almont consisted of a church, a business, and a few scattered houses.
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Cecil Harper, Jr. | © TSHA
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Belongs to
Almont is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
No
Place type
Almont is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Shaw 1)
Location
Latitude: 33.59761610Longitude: -94.49659410
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No