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Adsul, Texas

Coordinates: 30°38′35″N 93°50′35″W / 30.64306°N 93.84306°W / 30.64306; -93.84306
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Adsul is an unincorporated community in Newton County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]

History

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A post office was established at Adsul in 1907, and remained in operation until 1911.[2] The town's name is an amalgamation of Adams and Sullivan, the owners of a local sawmill.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Adsul, Texas
  2. ^ Adsul from the Handbook of Texas Online.
  3. ^ Tarpley, Fred (July 5, 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.

30°38′35″N 93°50′35″W / 30.64306°N 93.84306°W / 30.64306; -93.84306