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Black plaque № 18216

Trickham, TX, United States

Town of Trickham. Oldest town in county; founded about 1855 as a cowboy trading post for ranching activities of cattle baron John Chisum. During 1860-1890, it was a boisterous community at a crossroads of cattle trails. Because of notorious jokes played at local general store, "Trick'em" was suggest

ed for name of post office here. (1969) #5557

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