Concrete, DeWitt County, Texas
Concrete is an unincorporated community in DeWitt County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]
History
Concrete was founded in 1846, making it one of the county's oldest communities.[2] A post office was established at Concrete in 1853, and remained in operation until 1907.[3] With the construction of the railroad in 1873, business activity shifted to nearby towns, and the Concrete's population dwindled[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Concrete, DeWitt County, Texas
- Concrete, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
- "DeWitt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
- "Communities of DeWitt County play vital role in county's heritage". The Victoria Advocate. Apr 5, 2003. pp. 2E. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
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