Stella
Stella was eight miles southwest of West Point in western Fayette County. It was settled during the 1870s and had a post office established under the name of Stellar in 1880. By 1900 the community had a store and was a voting precinct for a widely scattered population. The post office was discontinued in 1909 when the store closed. The rocky and sandy soils were soon depleted, and most of the farms reverted to unimproved pasture covered with deep stands of post oak. The community no longer exists. During the 1980s the area showed some oil activity and was a source of sand and gravel.
Jeff Carroll | © 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
Stella is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
No
Place type
Stella is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- [Stellar]
Location
Latitude: 29.89050290Longitude: -97.14054270
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No