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History on
a Pinhead
The site of Gratis
looked perfect for development. The 20th Century had just begun and
the railroad (the Orange and Northwestern) was already in place. A
Dallas company platted the
town and began selling lots in 1909. But the proximity to the county
seat may have discouraged buyers. The post office, which had opened
in 1910 closed within two years and Gratis never developed beyond
a few households. |
Orange
County 1920s Map showing Gratis
(Above "G" in "ORANGE")
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
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