Toadsuck, Texas Explained

Toadsuck is an alleged ghost town in Grayson County, Texas, United States.

History

Toadsuck is part of Collinsville. It was named for the Toadsuck Saloon, which was likely named by John Jones, the saloon owner, who named it for his hometown of Toad Suck, Arkansas.[1] The town never existed. It originated from William H. Murray of Collinsville; during his campaign for the 1932 United States presidential election, he was rallying in his hometown of Collinsville. He woke up after a night of drinking, saying he was actually from "Toadsuck, Texas".[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Association . Texas State Historical . Toadsuck, TX . 2024-08-12 . Texas State Historical Association . en.
  2. Web site: 2020-02-12 . Toadsuck, Texas: A fake town people think was real . 2024-08-12 . wfaa.com . en-US.
  3. Web site: Power . Texas Co-op . How Did the Former Town of Toadsuck Get Its Name? . 2024-08-12 . Texas Co-op Power . en.
  4. Web site: Strong . W. F. . 2022-05-04 . What happened to Toadsuck, Texas? - KUT & KUTX Studios - Podcasts . 2024-08-12 . KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts . en-US.

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