Abner, Texas
Abner, Texas | |
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  Abner | |
| Coordinates: 32°37′40″N 96°11′30″W / 32.62778°N 96.19167°WCoordinates: 32°37′40″N 96°11′30���W / 32.62778°N 96.19167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1384213[1] |
Abner is an unincorporated community in Kaufman County, located in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] The community was initially known as Johnson's Point starting in 1871, named after Abner Johnson, who settled the area in the 1840s.[2] The community changed its name to Abner in 1885, when a new post office opened, remaining open through 1903.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b "Abner, Texas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ^ a b Stoltz, Jack. "Abner, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
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