Originally named Buchanan County after President James Buchanan, the county was renamed in 1861 to honor Alexander H. Stephens, the vice president of the Confederate States of America. Stephens County, created 1/22/1858 from Bosque County as Buchanan County after President James Buchanan, name changed to Stephens County 1861 under Confederacy to honor Alexander H. Stephens, the vice president of the Confederate States of America with Picketville as temporary county seat. organized 1876 and Breckenridge became the seat of government. -Handbook of Texas Online: Stephens 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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| BRECKENRIDGE | 76024 | yes | operating | ||
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