Piney, Texas Explained

Piney
Settlement Type:Ghost town
Pushpin Map:Texas
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Texas
Coordinates:33.2704°N -94.9747°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Titus
Named For:Piney Creek

Piney is a ghost town in Titus County, Texas, United States.

History

Piney began as a black church and school after the American Civil War. Henry Steward, Joe Cooper, Louis Gipson, Judge Nelson and Pap Sharell were the town's first settlers. It used to be connected to White Oak, but was gradually divided by Piney Creek, which is also its namesake. Its school was consolidated with another district by 1932.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Association . Texas State Historical . Piney, TX (Titus County) . 2024-08-04 . Texas State Historical Association . en.
  2. Book: History of Titus County, Texas, 1846 to 1960 . 1961 . Franklin County Genealogical Society (Texas) . en.