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Black plaque № 18309

Cone, TX, United States

Village of Cone. Named in 1903 for S. E. Cone, who helped carry mail here from the nearby town of Emma. Post Office was established same year in general store of R. E. Chapman, who became the first Postmaster. Town once had a school, stores, and churches. Now center of irrigated section, which produ

ces cotton, sorghum grains, and wheat. 1969 #5655

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