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History
in a Pecan Shell
The names of
three early settlers (Law, Mason, and Scott) were cobbled together
to form the name of the community. The town was granted a post office
in 1886 and the population reached 75 in 1888. At that time the
community had most essential businesses, including two hotels.
In 1900 the population had grown to 179 but by 1920 the post office
had been closed.
Lamasco held
on through the Great Depression and WWII
but the 1950 census counted only 70 residents served by two businesses.
From the 1980s through 2000 the population was given as thirty-two.
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Fannin
County 1920s map showing Lamasco
(NE of Bonham)
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
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