Nevada, TX 75173
N 33° 02.514 W 096° 22.490
14S E 745151 N 3658994
US Post Office at 102 S FM 113, Nevada, TX 75173. Hours are Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 11 AM, and then 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Waymark Code: WMM5VN
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/27/2014
Views: 3
A nearby Texas Historical Marker tells a bit about this town, which is named for the State of Nevada, but pronounced "nuh-VAY-duh:"
Located in southeast Collin County, the settlement of Nevada was on its way to becoming a booming commercial city until a disastrous tornado swept the town in 1927. In 1835, John McMinn, who received a land grant for 1600 acres, moved his family to what was later known as the McMinn Chapel community, four miles north of the present-day site of Nevada. Soon, the rich Blackland Prairie attracted more settlers to the area. In 1852, Granville Stinebaugh from Missouri purchased 160 acres and established Nevada. The town incorporated on Jan. 24, 1891. There were no denominational churches in the community at the time, but an old gin house serving as a place of worship for all faiths. In the 1890s, the town had Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian and Christian churches.
The St. Louis and Southwestern Railroad, which later became the Cotton Belt Railroad, came to Nevada in 1888 and the town slowly moved closer to the railroad depot. As a result of the railroad, nearby settlers moved to Nevada and the town prospered with a booming commercial district. Restaurants, shops, hotels, offices and fraternal lodges filled downtown. In 1902, due to increased interest, John Evans purchased land east of town and opened the Evans Addition. In addition to economic priorities, Nevada also focused on the education of its citizens. Early on, classes were held in people's homes until a school was erected. Sadly, on Monday, May 9, 1927 at 2:20 A.M., a half-mile wide tornado completely destroyed the west side of town with 27 killed and 75 wounded. Even though a large portion of the town was destroyed, the citizens of Nevada continued to work and hope for future growth. (2013)
Type of structure:: Stand alone
re-enter Zip Code here:: 75173
Current Status:: Still in Use
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