Town of Knippa
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Marker Text: Served by the Texas & New Orleans Railroad since 1882, this area was settled in 1887 by George Knippa. A freighter who worked between East Texas and Mexico, Knippa also encouraged many friends to move to the fertile land of this county.
In 1899 gold-mining was tried here by an aged, white-bearded stranger known as Wilson. In 1900 the community acquired a post office and in 1909 a town was laid out. Previously called Chatfield, it was renamed Knippa. The Trap Rock Mine, a stone and gravel business which started in 1913, is still in operation. (1969) Marker No: 5533
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Geographic: 29.294075,-99.637596
Location: U.S. Highway 90, Knippa.
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