Razor is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas, United States.[1]
History
A post office called Razor was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The origin of the name "Razor" is obscure, but is thought to have been applied by postmaster A. K. Haynes after a brand of tobacco that was sold in his shop.[3][4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Razor, Texas
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. pp. 141–143.
- ^ Long, Christopher. "Razor, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
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