Razor, Texas
Unincorporated community in Texas, US
Razor is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas, United States.[1]
History
A post office called Razor was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The origin of the name "Razor" is obscure, but is thought to have been applied by postmaster A. K. Haynes after a brand of tobacco that was sold in his shop.[3][4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Razor, Texas
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. pp. 141–143.
- ^ Long, Christopher. "Razor, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
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Municipalities and communities of Lamar County, Texas, United States
County seat: Paris
- Blossom
- Deport‡
- Paris
- Reno
- Roxton
- Sun Valley
- Toco
- Brookston
- Petty
- Powderly
communities
- Ambia
- Arthur City
- Atlas
- Caviness
- Chicota
- Cunningham
- Glory
- Hopewell
- Midcity
- Milton
- Pattonville
- Razor
- Sumner
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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33°52′55″N 95°38′28″W / 33.88194°N 95.64111°W / 33.88194; -95.64111
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