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History in
a Pecan Shell
Originally known
as Blossom Hill, Chapman was renamed to honor the family of
pioneer John Chapman. A member of the Chapman Family fought at the
battle
of San Jacinto.
The town had a post office from 1894 to 1904. The community had 12
people in 1895 which increased slowly to 150 just prior to WWII. |
Rusk
County 1907 postal map showing Chapman
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
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