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1850 Stony Cemetery
Photo courtesy Don & Ellen Wilson, January 2012 |
History in
a Pecan Shell
Settled in the
late 1850s, Stony was named for its soil type. The name wasn't exactly
enticing to people looking to till the soil and sure enough, the population
rarely exceed 50. It had 130 at its highest point, but that was in
1884. By 1890 the population had dropped to fifty.
Justin was a shipping point for
farmers and naturally drew potential settlers.
Stony's post office opened in 1879, but by 1918 it was discontinued.
In 1914 the town had 100 residents, but from the 30s to the 90s it
has remained at only around 25 persons. |
Stony Cemetery
dated 1850, many graves from late 1800's.
Photo courtesy Don & Ellen Wilson, January 2012
More Texas Cemeteries |
Stony United
Methodist Church, still active
Photo courtesy Don & Ellen Wilson, January 2012
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3-room schoolhouse,
built late 1800's
Photo courtesy Don & Ellen Wilson, January 2012
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Schoolhouses |
Stony schoolhouse
restored, as local museum in 2004
hoto courtesy Don & Ellen Wilson, January 2012 |
| Photo
courtesy Don & Ellen Wilson, January 2012 |
| Note: Stony
gas station is on private property and, at the request of owners,
has been deleted from TE pages. 3-16-17 |
Denton
County 1920s map showing Stony near Wise
County line
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
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