Red Bank
Red Bank, ten miles northeast of New Boston in northeastern Bowie County, was settled between 1830 and 1845 and named for the color of the soil in the hilly region. A post office operated there in 1901 and 1902 with James Hubbard as postmaster. In 1984 Red Bank had two businesses, a church, two cemeteries, and scattered houses. It was still listed as a community in 1990. By 2000 the population had reached 125.
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Claudia Hazlewood | © 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
Red Bank is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Red Bank is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 33.52539930Longitude: -94.24269690
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Population Count, 2009
125