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History in
a Pecan Shell
Brogado
was founded by farmers who taking advantage of the water flowing from
San Solomon
Springs and was named for a Catholic priest, Father Brogado
A post office was granted in 1894 and remained open until 1918.
A school was educating the community's children by 1897.
Brogado retains its old cemetery and a Catholic church, but has merged
with Balmorhea
and Toyahvale for
all practical purposes. |
1907 postal route
map showing Brogardo and region before highways
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
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