Shields
Shield, at the intersection of Farm roads 2131 and 1026, twelve miles southwest of Santa Anna in south central Coleman County, started as a Baptist church settlement founded by missionary J. R. McCorkle in 1900. The settlers called the place Double Gates. In 1906 Miles Vance built a cotton gin, and L. L. Shield established a store and named the community for himself. In 1940 the community had a store and 125 people. The population had declined to thirteen by 1980. It was still thirteen in 1990.
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.
Beatrice Grady Gay | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Shields is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- [Shield]
- (Double Gates)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 31.59320980
- Longitude
- -99.42422660
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Shields by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2009 | Local Officials |