Historical Markers
in Runnels County, Texas
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Townsite of Content
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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.
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Do you know of any other historical markers in Runnels County? Please transcribe
the marker and send to me at
Tooltimej@aol.com.
Last modified on -- Thursday, 01-Sep-2005 20:45:44 MDT
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