Ramirez, Texas, Duval County. (original) (raw)

History in a Pecan Shell

The town is reportedly named for Jos� Ram�rez, a direct descendant of Rafael Ram�rez, the original land grantee (1856).

The population was estimated to be 25 in the mid 1930s. At that time there were two businesses and a school. After WWII, the population was estimated at 40 residents � the same figure given for the 2000 census.

Ramirez, TX

Ramirez, TX 1930 Postmark

Duval County Texas 1920s map

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