Britton, Texas
Britton is an unincorporated community in north-western Ellis County, Texas, United States.[1]
History
[edit]Britton was settled in 1895 under the name Helland and later Hellandville , named after Texas and New Orleans Railroad passenger agent Joseph Helland, later being renamed Britton after conductor H.C. Britton.[2]
The community is located on the border of the city of Mansfield, and Joe Pool Lake.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Britton, Texas
- ^ "Britton | Mansfield, TX". www.mansfieldtexas.gov. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ Association (TSHA), Texas State Historical. "Britton". Texas Almanac. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "Britton - Texas Ghost Town". www.ghosttowns.com. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
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32°32′51.2″N 97°04′05.7″W / 32.547556°N 97.068250°W
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