Gem, Texas Explained

Gem is an unincorporated community in Hemphill County, Texas, United States.

History

A post office called Gem was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1954.[1] A first settler named the community after his wife.[2]

References

35.7853°N -100.1233°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 January 2017.
  2. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 57.

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