Bald Prairie is an unincorporated community in Robertson County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]
History
Bald Prairie was founded in 1865, and named after the wide prairies surrounding the original town site.[2] A post office was established at Bald Prairie in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1950.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bald Prairie, Texas
- ↑ Bald Prairie from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ↑ Tarpley, Fred (July 5, 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 17. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
Municipalities and communities of Robertson County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Robertson County map | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place has portions in adjacent county or counties | |
31°13′25″N 96°25′58″W / 31.22361°N 96.43278°W
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