Allred, Texas

Allred is an unincorporated community in Yoakum County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]

History

Allred was laid out in 1938, and named for James Allred, 33rd Governor of Texas.[2] A post office was established at Allred in 1838, and remained in operation until 1957.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allred, Texas
  2. Tarpley, Fred (5 July 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 7. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
  3. Allred from the Handbook of Texas Online.

Coordinates: 32°59′10″N 102°53′17″W / 32.98611°N 102.88806°W / 32.98611; -102.88806


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