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Sign on the former
post office building
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History
in a Pecan Shell
Little, if anything, is known of Pandora's early years or how it got
its slightly uncomfortable name. Those familiar with Greek mythology,
will remember that she was the first woman on earth - created by order
of Zeus. She was given a jar (or box) which she was told not to open
for any reason. But curiosity got the better of her and when she removed
the lid, evil escaped and things have never been the same since. Looking
at the town of Pandora today it appears that the lid has been removed,
but it should be remembered that one thing remained in Pandora's box
- and that was hope.
In the 1890s, Pandora became a stop on the San Antonio and Gulf Railroad.
A store opened in 1900 and by 1906 the town had a post office. In
1914 Pandora was thriving with three stores, two blacksmiths, a gin,
druggist, butcher and a population of 100. The population doubled
by 1947 but since then the town has declined to its present condition.
The post office has closed in recent years. |
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Former Pandora
Post Office today
2010 photo courtesy Jane Garza |
Looking west
toward Pandora at sunset
TE Photo 2-06 |
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