Paducah, Texas. (original) (raw)
The Paducah Post Building
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, December 2008
History in a Pecan Shell
The town was named after Paducah, Kentucky by former resident R. Potts, a man who settled in sometime around 1850. Potts was determined to name the town Paducah and he gave settlers land if they would vote accordingly.
In 1892 Cottle County was organized, and Pott's dream came true. A post office was established in 1891. The Paducah Post was founded in 1893 and by 1903 the population was 151.
Trains have traditionally been a Christmas present and Paducah got one. A real one. On Christmas Day, 1909 The Quanah, Acme and Pacific Railroad arrived and it didn't even need to be unwrapped.
The town was incorporated the next year, with a population of 1,350.
The 1980 census reported 2,216 residents.
Paducah, Texas Today
Paducah holds an annual Cotton Festival each September and an Old Settler's Reunion each April.
"The Cottle County courthouse and surrounding square have recently been placed on the National Register of Historic Places." - Greg Haviland, May 28, 2005
Paducah, Texas
Landmarks & Attractions
Paducah City Hall and Fire Dept
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, December 2008
Cottle County Heritage Museum
(The restored Quanah, Acme and Pacific Railroad Depot)
On Hwy 83 N.
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, September 2007
More Texas Depots
Tennessee Valley Cemetery
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, December 2008
Garden Of Memories Cemetery
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, December 2008
Paducah, Texas Forum
- Subject: A Family in Paducah
I am looking for information on my biological father's family. His name was Julian Homer Magee, born May 4, 1919. His Father was Wynn Magee, and his mother Mother: Elvie Lou Baker. I would appreciate any information on this family, especially medical history.
Wynn & Elvie lived in Paducah when my Mom met them in 1944. Julian Homer Magee was born in Childress Texas in May 1919.
Our granddaughter was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis which is a genetic condition. Both parents have to have the C.F. gene. - Connie Hubka, e-mail: cdhubka@telus.net , Claresholm, Alberta, Canada, September 15, 2006 - Subject: Crowell and Paducah
My name is Kristi Norman Brown and I am working on my family tree. Does anyone know of any books or articles on family histories from Crowell or Paducah that would help me in my research? My ancestors are A.Y. Norman (lots of Norman's there) Cotners, McCormicks, Knox, Wanda Moore, and Eula "Cricket" Norman. Any help anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated. - Kristi Norman Brown, February 27, 2006 - Subject: Update to Cottle Co Courthouse
To preserve the classic art deco architecture of the courthouse as well as nearby commercial buildings, the Cottle County courthouse and surrounding square have recently been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. - Greg Haviland, May 28, 2005
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