Zunkerville, Texas, Karnes County. (original) (raw)

History on a Pinhead

Although early population figures are unavailable, Zunkerville was established prior to 1920 when it was named after merchant and cotton gin owner H. R. Zunker. Zunker�s year of arrival is listed as being 1916.

The community did have churches and a school and as late as 1961 the community had 70 residents. Today the only evidence of a community is an abandoned cotton gin.

Kenedy Post Office WPA Mural "Grist for the Mill" by Charles Campbell
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