Alum, Texas
Alum is an unincorporated community in Wilson County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]
History
The first settlement was made at Alum before 1900.[2] The community took its name from nearby Alum Creek.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alum, Texas
- ↑ Alum from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ↑ Tarpley, Fred (5 July 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
Municipalities and communities of Wilson County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 29°17′43″N 97°57′53″W / 29.29528°N 97.96472°W
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