Alum, Texas

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

Alum
Unincorporated community
Highest elevation
153 m (502 ft)
Lowest elevation
138 m (453 ft)

History

The first settlement was made at Alum before 1900.[2] The community took its name from nearby Alum Creek.[3][4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alum, Texas
  2. Alum from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. Tarpley, Fred (5 July 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
  4. "Where is Alum Rock, San Jose, CA, USA on Map Lat Long Coordinates". www.latlong.net. Retrieved 2020-03-31.


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