Clinton, Texas

Clinton is a ghost town in DeWitt County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]

History

Clinton was once the county seat of DeWitt County.[2] A post office called Clinton was established in 1849, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1886.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clinton (historical)
  2. Weisiger, Sidney R. (Apr 12, 1970). "Creeks in Victoria County". The Victoria Advocate. p. 10. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  3. "DeWitt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 May 2015.

Coordinates: 33°06′12″N 96°14′09″W / 33.10333°N 96.23583°W / 33.10333; -96.23583


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