Community History: Cottonwood: Henderson County, Texas

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Cottonwood

by Mrs. Ruth Cook Sept 30, 1985

The once thriving farming community of Cottonwood isn't very far south of 
Melton Rock on the old Prairieville Athens Rd.

The Community had a school which consolidated with Eustace in 1943. There was a 
store owned by Shade Graham. A Post Office was located in this store also. 
Manse Morton owned and operated a grist mill and blacksmith shop. There was a  
Baptist Church. The Cemetery has existed since 1871. It's located farther south 
across FM 2709. There's a sign showing the direction to the cemetery. It is 
maintained by voluntary donations. An annual Memorial service is held on the 
first Sunday in June.

Some of the early settlers were the Benges, Grahams, Campbells, Mortons, 
Robersons, Allisons, McKinneys, Fraziers, Davises, Backwells, Stewarts, Greens, 
Ballards, Hutchersons, Whites and Tucks. 

Information furnished by Horace Campbell, Bonnie Green, and Eustace Chamber of 
Commerce.



Transcribed by Holli Boone Kees