Arneckeville,_Texas

Arneckeville, Texas

Arneckeville, Texas

Unincorporated community in Texas, US

Arneckeville is an unincorporated community in DeWitt County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]

History

The first settlement at Arneckeville was made in 1859 by U. Barbara Arnecke and others.[2] The community was originally built up chiefly by German immigrants.[3] A post office was established at Arneckeville in 1872, and remained in operation until 1954.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arneckeville, Texas
  2. [2]
    Arneckeville, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. [3]
    "Communities of DeWitt County play vital role in county's heritage". The Victoria Advocate. April 5, 2003. pp. 2E. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
  4. [4]
    "De Witt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2015.

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