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History in
a Pecan Shell
The
town was named for the abundant species that lines the nearby creeks.
Settlement began prior to the Civil War and a post office opened in
1865 – the year the war ended.
Always a quiet town, the population was a mere 50 in 1910. The community
met with no natural disasters and after the Great Depression, it emerged
with 75 residents – the same number given in the 1980s.
The post office closed sometime in the early to middle 1950s. The
population was estimated to be more than 250 in the 1990s.
Photographer's Note:
“Boxelder is a very pleasant community not boasting of a lot of residences
within the town proper.” - Gerald
Massey |
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Historical Marker
Salem Baptist
Church
In 1856, the Rev.
Thomas Wilson Anderson (1815-1890) organized Salem Baptist Church
with twelve charter members. The first church building was located
Northeast of Boxelder; by 1871, the congregation had moved to this
location. By 1918, the church had a two-story structure and the local
Woodmen of the World chapter met on the upper floor. The congregation
built the current structure in 1945. From its early years, the church
served as the focal point of the rural Boxelder community. Members
have ministered to the sick and needy of the area, and have also focused
on missions. Today, Salem Baptist Church continues to be a spiritual
leader in Boxelder.
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Salem
Baptist Church Historical Marker
Photo courtesy Gerald
Massey, August 2010 |
1907 Red River
County Postal map showing Boxelder
SE of Clarksville
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
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