Anna Rose, Texas, aka Annarose, Texas. (original) (raw)

History in a Pecan Shell

The community shares a history with its neighbors of Clegg and Ramirena.

The town had a post office in operation from 1915 to sometime in the mid 30s when the population was reported as a mere 10 people. It rose to 80 by the end of WWII and the school was merged with the George West ISD in 1948. A popular dance hall operated in the town from the 20s through the 50s. Increased mobility after WWII drained population from the town, as it did for hundreds of Texas towns.

Junction of FM 624 and CR 164
Photo courtesy Gerald Massey, October 2010

1920s map showing Annarose in southern Live Oak County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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