Emmett, Texas, Navarro County. (original) (raw)

History in a Pecan Shell

Established shortly after the Civil War, the community was granted a post office in 1888. The 1890 census counted 250 residents and while that was a respectably sized town for the era, Emmett had no railroad connection.

The post office closed in 1905 and many residents to nearby Frost, which did have a railroad connection. During the Great Depression, Emmett�s population fell to just over 100. Later, Emmett�s students were bussed to schools in Frost and Emmet became only scattered residences held together by a cemetery and church.

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