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History in
a Pecan Shell
A buffalo hunter
named T.J. Scott is credited with founding the town. In 1881 Scott
was a member of Jones
County's first commissioner's court. Although there's no mention
of the town's former name or a name change, the town is most likely
named to honor Spanish-American
War Hero and "The Man Who Saved San Francisco" General
Funston of Kansas.
100 Funstonians were present for the 1940 census which has since declined
to an estimated seventy-six. |
Jones
County 1907 postal map showing Funston E of Anson
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
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