Razor, Texas

History

A post office called Razor was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The origin of the name "Razor" is obscure, but is thought to have been applied by postmaster A. K. Haynes after a brand of tobacco that was sold in his shop.[3][4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Razor, Texas
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  3. Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. pp. 141–143.
  4. Long, Christopher. "Razor, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 21 April 2017.



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