Chapman, Texas, Rusk County. (original) (raw)

History in a Pecan Shell

Originally known as Blossom Hill, Chapman was renamed to honor the family of pioneer John Chapman. A member of the Chapman Family fought at the battle of San Jacinto.

The town had a post office from 1894 to 1904. The community had 12 people in 1895 which increased slowly to 150 just prior to WWII.

Rusk County 1907 postal map showing Chapman
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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