Tuxedo, Texas, and Fairview Cemetery. (original) (raw)
Approaching Tuxedo
Photo courtesy Kasey Dockens, July 2012
History in a Pecan Shell
In 1905 in anticipation of the arrival of the Texas Central Railroad, a town named Bonita was planned. A school opened under the name of Fairview but when the railroad arrived and a post office was applied for, the submitted name was Tuxedo.
Tuxedo had a bright future but a devastating fire in 1912 destroyed most of the town. The population was just forty by 1915 which increased to 55 by 1940. It was reported as 42 in 1980 and remained there through the 2000 census.
Church Of Christ
Photo courtesy Kasey Dockens, July 2012
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"Once a Town - 1907 - Now a Farming Community"
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Fairview Cemetery & Chapel
FM 1661 and CR 146
Tuxedo, Texas
Fairview Cemetery Est. 1890
Photo courtesy Brad Molgaard, July 2018
Photographer's Note:
"I found the chapel to be simple in design, which fit the prairie style landscape. It is quite dusty inside, which might indicate that it is used only on occasion for funerals. The structure is sound and the wood pews and wood interior gave a very rustic appearance. I was amazed at how quiet the place was in the midst of vast agricultural fields. Definitely a "stepping back in time" experience." -
Brad Molgaard, July 28, 2018
Fairview Cemetery Chapel interior
Photo courtesy Brad Molgaard, July 2018
Fairview Cemetery and Chapel in Tuxedo
Photo courtesy Brad Molgaard, July 2018
1920s map showing Tuxedo in northern Jones County
near Haskell County line
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office
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