Placid, Texas Explained

Placid is an unincorporated community in McCulloch County, Texas, United States.

History

A post office called Placid was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1965.[1] The community was so named on account of the tranquility of the original site.[2]

References

31.3256°N -99.1844°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. 103.

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