Wilcox, Somervell County, Texas

Wilcox, Texas
Ghost town
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountySomervell
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code254

Wilcox is a ghost town in northeastern Somervell County, Texas, near the present-day community of George's Creek.[1]

History

The town was named for William Cox, who settled along a nearby bend of the Brazos River in 1855. Soon after, more settlers followed, creating Wilcox. After the Civil War, the town's settlers moved to the community of George's Creek, where a church, a school, and many businesses.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Minor, David. "Wilcox, TX (Somervell County)". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved October 31, 2020.


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