Davenport
Davenport, fifteen miles from Gatesville in western Coryell County, was named for John A. Davenport, who became postmaster when the community's post office opened in 1879. It was discontinued in 1882, and mail for the community was sent to King. The community was not marked on county highway maps in the 1980s.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Vivian Elizabeth Smyrl | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
No
Place type
Davenport is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Slater)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 31.34349870
- Longitude
- -97.96974950
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
