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History in
a Pecan Shell
The
town was named for Oliver English, who settled here in the early1850s
with his uncle Simeon English. The two (with other families) established
plantations, the largest of which was 2,000 acres.
A post office operated at English from 1890 to 1906, when it closed
and mail was routed from Annona. Over
the years the population has remained small - but remarkably stable.
From 100 in 1910, the estimated number of citizens has remained at
92 from 1920 through 2010. |
1907 postal map
showing English
(in NE Red River
County)
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
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