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History in
a Pecan Shell
Adapted from the
Cherokee language (the Cherokees are believed to have once lived there),
the name supposedly means "village of many springs." The town
started forming in the 1880s, drawing its population from area farms
and ranches. The town got a shot in the arm with the arrival of the
Texas and Pacific Railroad in 1881. A depot opened in 1882 and the
following year the town was granted a post office.
From a population of just 65 in the mid 1930s into the 1940s, Watauga
fell into a post-war slump and only in the 1960s (when its population
was just over 1,000) did it start gaining momentum. By 1976 there
were just over 7,000 citizens which swelled to over 20,000 for the
1990 Census. |
Watauga Presbyterian
Church
Photo
courtesy Karen L. Webb, February 2007 |
Watauga Presbyterian
Church historical marker
Photo
courtesy Karen L. Webb, February 2007 |
Historical Marker:
6209 Rusk St., Haltom City
Watauga Presbyterian
Church
Founded as Willow
Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1850s; reorganized 1867
by William, Mary, and Julia Carlton; M.B. Donald; William, Marthia,
Samuel,and Nancy Evans; Syrena Stowel; Sarah Henderson; Margaret,
Cornelia, James, and Drue Walker. Renamed in 1885.
1972 |
Photographer's
Note:
Watauga Presbyterian Church
I first saw this church over three years ago finally went back to
Haltom City a couple of weeks ago to take these pictures.
This church shows to have a Haltom City address, but is located in
what would appear to be Watauga, just off 377N.
It certainly has a history that goes back a long way. It appears to
still be in use. - Karen L. Webb, February 17, 2007 |
Watauga Presbyterian
Church
Photo
courtesy Karen L. Webb, February 2007 |
Church Bell
Photo
courtesy Karen L. Webb, February 2007
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