Toomey

Toomey, nine miles southwest of Center in southwestern Shelby County, was named for Parson Toomey. It received a post office in 1894 with Sam P. Haliburton as postmaster. The post office was closed in 1907, and in 1946 Toomey had a store and thirty residents. By 1988 it no longer existed as a named community.

Continue Reading

Cecil Harper, Jr. | © TSHA

Handbook of Texas Logo

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.

Belongs to

Toomey is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

No

Place type

Toomey is classified as a Town

Associated Names

  • (Arcadia)

Location

Latitude: 31.76323100
Longitude: -94.34048010

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No