Otis Chalk, formerly Chalkton, Texas. (original) (raw)

History in a Pecan Shell

Named Chalkton in 1926 after the rancher who owned the land where the oil discovery was made, Chalkton was a boom town - for awhile.

Both the town and post office changed their names to Otis Chalk in 1939.

Shortly after WWII, Otis Chalk had fifty residents which has since increased to 79.

Howard County 1940s map showing Otis Chalk as Chalk City
(in SE corner of Howard County)
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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