Runnels was one of 23 counties formed by the Texas Legislature (2/1/1858: Handbook of Texas Online, Rootsweb, Schmidt or 12/1/1858:TxGenweb) from Bexar and Travis Counties. It was named after Hiram G. Runnels, former Governor of Mississippi and a member of the Texas Legislature. The county was attached to Coleman County for administration. A petition of 1/12/1880 and election of 2/16/1880 organized the county. A meeting of 3/10/1880 made Walthall the temporary County Seat. The eiction of 4/14/1880 gave Runnels City the County Seat. When the railroad bypassed Runnels City, the county seat was moved to Ballinger 1/2/1888 which was incorporated in 1892. -Rootsweb, Handbook of Texas Online: Runnels 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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| BALLINGER | 75132 | yes | operating | ||
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| MILES | 76861 | yes | operating | ||
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| NORTON | 76865 | none | operating | ||
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| ROWENA | 76875 | none | operating | ||
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| WINGATE | 79566 | none | operating | ||
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| WINTERS | 79567 | yes | operating | ||
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