Stockard

Stockard, on U.S. Highway 175 eight miles northwest of Athens in northwestern Henderson County, became a station and post office on the Texas and New Orleans Railroad in 1900. The community, which was named after a pioneer family, had fifty residents and one store in 1914. In 1936 it consisted of a church, a school, a cemetery, and scattered dwellings, but by 1990 only the cemetery and a couple of houses remained.

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.

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Adoption Status: ⭐
This place has been adopted and will not be available until May 21, 2024
Adopted by:
Dan R. Stockard
Dedication Message:
In honor of dad, Jack D. Stockard 1928-2011

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No

Place type

Stockard is classified as a Town

Associated Names

  • (Naught)

Locations

  • Latitude
    32.27959160
    Longitude
    -95.95857870

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No

Is Incorporated

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