Verona, Texas
Ghost town in Texas, United States
33°15′12″N 96°26′08″W / 33.25333°N 96.43556°W / 33.25333; -96.43556Verona is a ghost town in Collin County, located in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] It is located within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
History
The area in what is now known as Verona today was first settled in the 1870s. When A.R. Womble built a general store to serve local farmers in the community in 1872, Verona was officially organized. A gristmill and cotton gin were established sometime after. A post office was established at Verona on September 27, 1876, and remained in operation until November 1901, when mail was rerouted from Farmersville. It had a population of 75 in 1890, which went down to 25 in 1933.[2]
Geography
Verona is located near Pilot Grove Creek, 8 mi (13 km) northeast of McKinney in northeastern Collin County.[2]
Education
Verona once had its own school.[2] Today the community is served by the Blue Ridge Independent School District.
References
- ^ a b "Verona, Texas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b c Verona, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
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Municipalities and communities of Collin County, Texas, United States
County seat: McKinney
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communities
- Biggers
- Marilee
- Nickelville
- Parris
- Roland
- Verona
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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