he third time was the charm when it came to naming the town of Magnolia. Originally established as Mink, the community about 44 miles northwest of Houston got a post office in 1885. Seventeen years later, the International-Great Northern Railroad built through the city, which was briefly renamed Melton. But local officials soon changed its name to Magnolia in honor of the trees that grow in the area. Today, the city
Magnolia
Nov 14, 2023
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