In 1836 the area was established as part of Nacogdoches County, and was included in Henderson County when Texas joined the Union in 1845. Kaufman County was formed in 1847 and Rockwall County was in its jurisdiction. Rockwall County was created 3/1/1873 named for the town and curious geological formation, organized 4/23/1873. In 1892 there was an unsuccessful attempt to make Fate the county seat, but Rockwall has served since organization. Handbook of Texas Online: Rockwall County |
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| NOTE: This list contains all current post offices plus any discontinued post offices known to have had at least one precancel type, as listed in the Precancel Stamp Society's Town and Type Catalog of the United States and Territories, Sixth edition, Summer 1998, and from Fosters' personal knowledge. The precancel device(s) may or may not still exist. An * indicates a discontinued post office or name change. Links will be set up to individual precancel town pages when available. Pester these post offices so that devices can be retained or ordered. |
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| DALLAS | city in Dallas-Collin-Denton-Rockwall-Kaufman Counties, Post Office in Dallas County, check branches | ||||
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| FATE | 75132 | yes | operating | Main Office, 909 W Holiday Dr, M-F 7:30-12 1-4 Sat 7:30-9:30, 972-722-5456 | |
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| GARLAND | city in Dallas-Collin-Rockwall Counties, post office in Dallas County | ||||
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| ROCKWALL | 75087 | yes | operating | COUNTY SEAT incorporated 1873, Main Office, 609 S Goliad St, M-F 8-4:30 Sat 9-12, 972-722-5150 | |
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| ROWLETT | city in Dallas-Rockwall Counties, Post Office in Dallas County | ||||
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| ROYSE CITY | 75089 | yes | operating | city in Rockwall-Collin Counties, post office in Rockwall County | |
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| WYLIE | city in Collin-Dallas-Rockwall Counties, Post Office in Collin County | ||||
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