McGirk
McGirk, in western Hamilton County, is a ghost town now. It was established in the early 1870s. A post office opened in 1882 with John A. McGirk as postmaster. A steam cotton gin operated on the Lampasas River for some years after 1892. The post office closed in 1920, but the local school district survived until around 1936. In 1945 the community reported an estimated population of twenty-five. By 2000 the population was listed as nine.
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.
At a Glance
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- Adopted by:
- John and Terry McLaughlin
- Dedication Message:
- We are blessed to be the new owners of the ranch that wraps around the McGirk cemetery.
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
McGirk is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 31.51793760
- Longitude
- -98.33142690
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
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McGirk by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 2009 | Local Officials |