Palomas

Palomas (Spanish for "doves"), sometimes called Loma, in eastern San Patricio County, was established as a flag stop in 1887 shortly after the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway reached Aransas Pass. The station was built to serve Old Ingleside, which the railroad missed by about four miles. A post office was established in 1891, with James H. Peak as the postmaster. In 1894 the post office was moved to Gregory. Oral tradition gives the home of S. M. Caldwell as the site of the post office when it moved to the railroad.

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Keith Guthrie | © TSHA

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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.

Belongs to

Palomas is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

No

Place type

Palomas is classified as a Town

Associated Names

  • [Loma]
  • (Ingleside)

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No