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Town platted, post office opened and first train arrived, 1887. Named for G. H. Higgins, wealthy railroad stockholder. Early cattle shipping point. Devastating tornado struck April 9, 1947. An estimated 45 were killed, 140 injured.
Ranching, fa…
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One of America's best loved humorists, whose stage act, gently mocking man's foibles, was highlighted by rope tricks learned here in his youth.
Born in Oklahoma. In 1898, threatened with discipline for pranks, he left school and came to Texas. …
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Formed from Young andBexar TerritoriesCreated, August 21, 1876Organized June 6, 1887
Named in honor ofAbner S. Lipscomb, 1789-1856Secretary of Statein President Lamar's cabinetMember of the ConstitutionalConvention, 1845Associate justice of the…