Nigton, Texas

Nigton is an unincorporated community in Trinity County, Texas.[1] It is 17 miles from Groveton. It was founded by former slaves in 1873.[2] The post office opened in 1894 and closed in 1932.[3] In 1990, the population was 34, many of whom were descendants of the town founders.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nigton, Texas
  2. 1 2 "Nigton, TX". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  3. "Trinity County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 September 2014.

Coordinates: 31°13′18″N 94°54′28″W / 31.22167°N 94.90778°W / 31.22167; -94.90778


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