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Historical Marker
West Sinton
Community
In the early days
of the 20th century, the land in this area was situated within the
large J. J. Welder Cattle Ranch. George Paul developed much of the
local acreage and attracted settlers from many states by advertising
a "homesteaders" program of land sales. The settlers cleared the mesquite
and brush with the help of Mexican laborers, planting cotton and corn
on their new land. In 1913 Gust Adams and his family arrived from
Guadalupe County.
The Adams family set aside land for a schoolhouse in 1914. Also used
for worship services, the structure quickly became a social center.
The area became known as both Adams School and West Sinton
community.
More settlers came after the first
World War. The community grew steadily in spite of such tragedies
as the influenza epidemic of 1918 and 1919 and the devastating hurricane
of 1919. Local cotton farmers established the West Sinton Gin Company
in 1923 and built a gin nearby. In 1924 a two-story stucco school
building was erected by the newly formed Adams Independent School
District on this site. The community was large enough for a separate
Mexican American school and a grocery store.
Neighbors enjoyed such activities as sports, community suppers, parties,
and dances. The San Patricio Farm Bureau was organized here in 1936.
Electric power came to the area in 1939. The Adams School closed its
doors in 1943 when the students were transferred to other area schools.
The schoolhouse was used for community events until 1948. It was razed
in 1962.
Although the cotton gin closed in the 1980s, cotton,
milo and corn remain the community's
main economic focus. The Lutheran church and many local organizations
continue to serve the area.
(1998) |
A Visit to
West Sinton, Texas
Photographer's
Note:
West Sinton TX - Farming community with scattered residences centered
around the intersection of FM 630 & FM 796. Historical Marker and
Community monument located at the SW corner of intersection. Picture
of the school was made into the side of the monument. Very well kept
little community. - William
Beauchamp, April 02, 2009 |
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