Cele, Texas. (original) (raw)

The old Cele Store
Photo courtesy Bryan D Reynolds, September 2007

History on a Pinhead

According to legend, the community was named after a storekeeper�s daughter (Lucille Custer). The community appeared in the 1890s and its post office was granted in 1896.

The community�s mail was briefly rerouted through nearby New Sweden after a brief closure of the post office in 1899 but after 1902, Manor took over delivery and the Cele office closed for good.

Earlier population figures aren�t available, but the hamlet reported 25 residents from the 30s through the 60s.

Photo courtesy Bryan D Reynolds, September 2007

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