Siloam
Siloam is four miles northwest of Simms in southwestern Bowie County. It was settled before the Civil War. A post office granted in 1895 was discontinued in 1907. The farming and lumbering community had a population of thirty-eight in 1910. From 1933 through 1964 the population of the town was reported as seventy-five. In 1982 Siloam had a population of fifty and no rated businesses. Through 2000 the population was still reported as fifty.
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
Siloam is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Siloam is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Bottle Springs)
- (New Era)
Location
Latitude: 33.36345230Longitude: -94.57325980
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Population Count, 2014
50