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Named because of contentment of this valley. Founded 1881 by Dan W. Hale. Michael C. Bright, 1882 settler, early county commissioner, had a general store at this site. Family worked for progress of the area. Renamed "Tokeen," town bypassed by railroad in 1909. Post office was discontinued in 1916. (1966)
Old Townsite of Content is a historical marker in Crews, Runnels County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Runnels County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 60 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.0361, -99.7355 near Crews. The nearest cataloged historic site is Content Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Cotton Production in Runnels County, Ranger Campsite, and Ranger Peak.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5399001042. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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