Anchorage, Texas
Anchorage is an unincorporated community in Atascosa County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]
History
A post office was established at Anchorage in 1889, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The community was so named when an early settler announced his intent to "anchor here".[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Anchorage, Texas
- ↑ Anchorage from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ↑ Tarpley, Fred (5 July 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
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Coordinates: 29°04′03″N 98°42′21″W / 29.06750°N 98.70583°W
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