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Townsite of Content

Content - off of FM382 16 mi. NE of Winters

Named because of contentment of this valley. Founded 1881 by Dan W. Hale. Michael C. Bright, 1882 settler & early County Commissioner, had a general store at this site. Family worked for progress of this area. Renamed Tokeen. Town bypassed by railroad in 1909. Post office was discontinued in 1916.

1966


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