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Village of Cone

Cone, Crosby County

Marker Text

Named in 1903 for S. E. Cone, who helped carry mail here from the nearby town of Emma. Post Office was established same year in general store of R. E. Chapman, who became the first Postmaster. Town once had a school, stores, and churches. Now center of irrigated section, which produces cotton, sorghum grains, and wheat. 1969

Marker Details

Address
Location Description At Post Office Building, US 62, Cone
Marker # 5655
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code cities and towns
Latitude, Longitude 30.790654, -101.512021

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