Balsora, Texas

Unincorporated community in Texas, US

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

History

Balsora was originally called Wild Horse Prairie, and under the latter name was founded circa 1890.[2] A post office was established under the name Balsora in 1894, and was discontinued in 1924.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Balsora, Texas
  2. ^ Balsora from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. ^ Tarpley, Fred (July 5, 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 17. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
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Municipalities and communities of Wise County, Texas, United States
County seat: Decatur
Cities
  • Aurora
  • Bridgeport
  • Chico
  • Decatur
  • Fort Worth‡
  • Lake Bridgeport
  • New Fairview
  • Newark‡
  • Paradise
  • Rhome
  • Runaway Bay
  • Springtown‡
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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33°06′58″N 97°51′07″W / 33.11611°N 97.85194°W / 33.11611; -97.85194


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