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Unincorporated community in Texas, US Not to be confused with Arno, Texas.

Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
Argo
Unincorporated community
Argo is located in TexasArgoArgoLocation in Texas
Coordinates: 33°15′18″N 94°53′42″W / 33.25500°N 94.89500°W / 33.25500; -94.89500
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyTitus
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Population
 • Total26
USGS Feature ID1380819

Argo is an unincorporated community in Titus County, Texas, United States.

History

Argo is situated on Farm to Market Road 1001. The town emerged in the 1880s. A post office operated from 1895 to 1907. It operated in the general store of the first postmaster, James S. Rountree. By 1890, the town was used as a trading center for farmers north of Mount Pleasant. By 1990, the population was 26.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Argo, Texas
  2. Association, Texas State Historical. "Argo, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  3. Jurney, Richard Loyall (1961). History of Titus County, Texas, 1846 to 1960. Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center. Dallas, Texas : Royal.
Municipalities and communities of Titus County, Texas, United States
County seat: Mount Pleasant
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