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History in
a Pecan Shell
A Major Edmund Hall Dodd migrated from Kentucky to Texas in 1839 and
settled in this region. The log house soon became a gathering place,
post office and stagecoach stop. From 1845 to 1865 a post office operated
under the name of Licke, but was renamed Dodd from 1873
to 1902. That year the word "City" was added - probably to avoid confusion
with the other Dodd,
out in Castro County.
Growth was stagnant until Civil War veterans started moving into the
area. In 1873, the Texas and Pacific Railroad reached the town of
Quincy - a mere mile from Dodd.
Dodd incorporated in 1879 and Quincy was absorbed. Dodd was soon boasting
a population of 400 - one of the largest towns in Fannin County. The
decline started during the Great Depression and by the end of WWII
there were barely 300 Dodd citizens. The railroad quit providing passenger
service in 1950 and the population stabilized (although there's no
proof that people were leaving by train). The 1990 Census showed 351
people in Dodd City.
Dodd City was the hometown of Lt.
Clyde Cosper in our WWII
Chronicles. |
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Dodd City Chronicles
Voters
hold fiery rally by Delbert Trew
A true story that happened just before election time in November of
1884 at Dodd City... |
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