Alum, Texas
Alum is an unincorporated community in Wilson County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]
Alum | |
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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
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alum, Texas
- Alum from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Tarpley, Fred (5 July 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
- "Where is Alum Rock, San Jose, CA, USA on Map Lat Long Coordinates". www.latlong.net. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
Municipalities and communities of Wilson County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Wilson County map | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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