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History in
a Pecan Shell
Originally called
Leona Settlement due to its proximity to the river of the same
name, the community was formed shortly after the turn of the century.
In 1908 a man named King opened the first store and the town was briefly
called Kingsville. Of course the postal authorities turned
down an application when it was submitted under that name for a post
office. (Due to the larger Kingsville over by the coast).
The name Pivot was suggested but due to poor penmanship or a misreading
in Washington, permission was granted for Divot.
The community got a cotton gin but the population was hovering around
ten throughout the 1920s. By 1929 the community was just a school
and scattered residences. After WWII
the population had increased to 35, but the school merged with the
district at Dilley.
The population was 28 in the early 1970s and by the mid 70s one of
the towns two churches had been closed. Divot continues to appear
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1920s Frio County
map showing Divot
SW of Pearsall, NW of Dilley
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
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