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History in
a Pecan Shell
First settled
in the late 1880s, the first public structure was reportedly a schoolhouse.
The community was on a stageline from Portland
to San Patricio and the home
of James Willis served as both stagestop and first post office.
The town (no explanation for the name is available) had an official
post office from 1894 through 1914. Thereafter it was routed through
Odem. The town died around the time
of the closing of the post office.
Photographer's Note:
"This marker sits in
a park in Odem, Texas telling of 2
small communities that no longer are on the map." - William
Beauchamp
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San
Patricio County TX 1907 Postal Map showing Kaleta
(Below "PA" in "SAN PATRICIO")
Courtesy Texas General Land Office
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