Etter, Texas, Moore County. (original) (raw)

Etter Texas grain elevations

History in a Pecan Shell

Named after W.K. Etter, a vice president of the North Plains and Santa Fe Railroad, the town began in 1930 when it was made a stop for the railroad. The Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railway later intersected with the Santa Fe at Etter.

The population was just 150 in 1940 when the town consisted of a mere three businesses. In 1942 the Cactus �industrial community� was built a mile north and drew off population from Etter.

Photographer's Note:
"There were a few other grain processing buildings around, but no "downtown" at all, so this is ETTER, Texas." - Stephen Michaels, January, 2008

Etter Texas scene

Moore County Texas 1940s map

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