Topsey, Texas, Coryell County. (original) (raw)

History in a Pecan Shell

One of the few towns in Texas named after a mule, Topsey made its appearance around 1900.

The post office was granted in 1901 but closed by 1918.

Forty people called Topsey home in 1914 and it reached its peak in the 30s with a population of 100. The population dropped to twenty in the 1980s, where it remains today.

FM 116: In The Shadow of Fort Hood
by Clay Coppedge

Driving north from Copperas Cove to Gatesville on FM 116 you're never far from Fort Hood. ... Copperas Cove is ringed by five hills, a pattern drivers will see repeated on the way to Gatesville. A few miles out of town you come to FM 580, and if you just feel like it you can detour to the town of Topsey...

If, instead of heading to Topsey you get on 116 you will drive up on a green, bowl-shaped valley cut by scenic creeks. more

Topsey, Texas Forum

Subject: Topsey School

I grew up in the Cove, and attended the Topsey school for 1st grade in 1971, probably. Mr. Erskine was the teacher, accompanied by his blind brother (also Mr. Erskine). They picked the school children up in their dusty old car. He taught me to read--I'll never forget that moment, turning the final page and realizing that I had read an entire book myself! We were both delighted and laughed out loud!

Sweet memories. - Tracy Seffers, August 03, 2016

The newly wedded Knox Eddie (K.E.) Reed & Lillie Belle Lykins Reed
Photo courtesy Jimmy Reed

Subject: Wed in Topsey

My name is Jimmy Reed and I live in Pflugerville. My parents, Knox Eddie (K.E.) Reed and Lillie Belle Lykins Reed, were married in Topsey on May, 9, 1923. The ceremony was performed by Elder Solon Saunders Vardiman in the Baptist Church where he preached. The attached photo is of my parents in front of the church on their wedding day. - Jimmy Reed, May 18, 2016

Subject: Topsey

My name is Mary Gail Cowan Leming. My twin brother and I were born in Topsey in 1936 (at home). We attended the old school there and also attended the Baptist Church. My grandfather, Solon Saunders Vardiman, preached there and their home was on the same road with the church. I remember Mr. Jeffrey's old store. Daddy would take us to get a cold soda packed down in a tub of ice. - Mary Gail Cowan Leming, January 07, 2006

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