Gordon's history begins in 1864 with the founding of the community of Hampton, Texas. Gordon is the birthplace of Thurman Tucker, baseball player.
- CountyPalo Pinto County
- Population470 (2020 U.S. Census)
Gordon, Texas gifts and souvenirs: 20 designs made from Gordon's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Gordon Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Gordon Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Gordon Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Gordon Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Gordon Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Gordon Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
Gordon's history begins in 1864 with the founding of the community of Hampton, Texas. Gordon is the birthplace of Thurman Tucker, baseball player.
Gordon's history begins in 1864 with the founding of the community of Hampton, Texas. The town of Gordon was planned by the Texas and Pacific Railway one mile south of Hampton in 1874. The new town was named Gordon after the civil engineer responsible for surveying the townsite land. The railroad was built through the area in 1880, and the following year Hampton was moved to meet the railroad. The first classes at the Gordon School were held in 1882, and the post office opened on October 17, 1883 with local businessman Robert Rogan serving as the community's first postmaster. Gordon High School was built in 1887, and by 1889 Gordon possessed five general stores, three drug stores, three hotels, three cotton gins, and a reported population of 300 residents.
By 1901, Gordon had telephone service and the city got its own power plant in 1912. In the U.S. Census of 1920, the burgeoning community reported 1,000 residents; but the effects of the Great Depression brought prosperity to a halt, and by 1960 fewer than 500 people were living in Gordon. The city has managed to survive as a point of commerce and shipping for local ranching and petroleum production. As of the 2000 Census, Gordon claimed 451 residents.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Gordon, Texas, revision 1380439410 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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1 free coloring page of Gordon, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Gordon's population was 470 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 478 in 2010.
A view of Gordon