Coldwater, Sherman County, Texas

For other places named Coldwater in Texas, see Coldwater, Texas.

Coldwater, Texas is a ghost town in Sherman County, Texas.[1] It was the county seat from 1889 to 1901.[1]

History

The town was founded on a ranch owned by William B. Slaughter, a son of C.C. Slaughter.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas Online, "By 1891 a hotel, a courthouse, a jail, and a mercantile store had been erected."[1] Two years later, in 1893, a newspaper called the Sherman County Banner was started by Charles Randolph and George Loomis.[1]

The post office closed down in 1907.[1] A brickhouse on the ranch was still used as a church until 1940.[1]

Coldwater is now the location of the Coldwater gas field.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Anderson, H. Allen (June 12, 2010). "COLDWATER, TX (SHERMAN COUNTY)". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved December 31, 2015.

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