Voss
Voss, on Farm Road 503 in southwestern Coleman County, originated as the headquarters of the Leaday Ranch and was named after the ranch superintendent who petitioned for a post office. The community began to develop in 1904 and soon had three stores, two hotels, a blacksmith shop, a barber shop, a school, a gin, and a post office. In 1946 Voss still had six businesses and 120 people, but by 1980 the population had declined to twenty, although the post office still functioned. Through 2000 the population was still twenty.
Beatrice Grady Gay | © 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
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Voss is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Daylea)
Location
Latitude: 31.62098610Longitude: -99.56173320
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Voss by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 2009 | Local Officials |