Arneckeville, Texas

Unincorporated community in Texas, US

Arneckeville is an unincorporated community in DeWitt County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]

History

The first settlement at Arneckeville was made in 1859 by U. Barbara Arnecke and others.[2] The community was originally built up chiefly by German immigrants.[3] A post office was established at Arneckeville in 1872, and remained in operation until 1954.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arneckeville, Texas
  2. ^ Arneckeville, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. ^ "Communities of DeWitt County play vital role in county's heritage". The Victoria Advocate. April 5, 2003. pp. 2E. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
  4. ^ "De Witt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of DeWitt County, Texas, United States
County seat: Cuero
Cities
  • Cuero
  • Nordheim
  • Yoakum‡
  • Yorktown
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Unincorporated
communities
  • Arneckeville
  • Clinton
  • Concrete
  • Golly
  • Hochheim
  • Lindenau
  • Meyersville
  • Pearl City
  • Thomaston
  • Westhoff
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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28°59′33″N 97°16′20″W / 28.99250°N 97.27222°W / 28.99250; -97.27222


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