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Site of Old Town of Senterfitt

Lometa, Lampasas County

Marker Text

The town was named for Reuben S. Senterfitt, the Cattle King in this area in 1850s. The post office was established at an early stage stand in 1877. Mr. Senterfitt laid out the townsite and donated land for a cemetery and a school. The town served a large area of central Texas by producing many supplies such as wool, hides, cotton, and pecans. Senterfitt had a population of 400 people before removal of the railroad around 1890.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Lometa, take FM 581 southwest about 3.25 miles
Marker # 4864
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code cities and towns; ghost towns
Latitude, Longitude 31.19715, -98.441061

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