|
History in
a Pecan Shell
The town was first
named Gypsum after the abundant mineral deposits. The town
came into being with the arrival of the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad
in 1899. Gypsum was granted a post office that same year and the name
was changed to Goodlett after a local rancher.
Early statistics are unavailable but the 1940 census reported a population
estimated at 300 which fell to just over 200 by 1980. Ten years later
it was below 100 and the figure of 80 was used for the 2000 census.
|
Photographer's
Note:
Goodlett is about eight miles northwest on Quanah.
The RV Park is pretty interesting in that the office, etc is located
in the old gin. Note the RV hook ups in the foreground. - Barclay
Gibson, February 2007 |
First Baptist
Church date
Photo courtesy Barclay
Gibson, December 2008 |
| Texas
Escapes, in its purpose to preserve historic, endangered and vanishing
Texas, asks that anyone wishing to share their local history, stories,
landmarks and recent or vintage photos, please contact
us. |
|
|
HOME
