Razor, Texas Explained

Razor is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas, United States.

History

A post office called Razor was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1935.^[1] The origin of the name "Razor" is obscure, but is thought to have been applied by postmaster A. K. Haynes after a brand of tobacco that was sold in his shop.^{[2] [3]}

References

33.8819°N -95.6411°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. 141–143.
3. Web site: Razor, TX . Long . Christopher . Texas State Historical Association . 21 April 2017.