The little community of Alice in western Texas County, Missouri is no more.
Located between Bendavis and Fairview (aka Coble's Corner) on 38 hiway, the
only remains of Alice is the old schoolhouse, sitting alone, pristine white
and surrounded by towering pine trees. It was named for Alice Embree, daughter
of J.M. Embree, who had migrated to Missouri from Tennessee. A post office was
opened there in 1888, and continued until 1927, when it was consolidated with
Bendavis, Missouri
Texas
County is available for adoption.
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Texas County, Missouri
Located in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, Texas County was created on February 14, 1845, from portions of Shannon, Pulaski, and Wright counties. Despite its name, the county has no direct connection to the state of Texas. At over 1,100 square miles, it is the largest county in Missouri by area.
The county's earliest settlers were drawn by abundant timber, rich farmland, clear springs, and the rolling hills of the Ozark Plateau. During the nineteenth century, farming, livestock raising, logging, and sawmills formed the backbone of the local economy. Small communities developed along trails, rivers, and later railroad routes, creating a rich historical record for today's family historians.
When Texas County was organized, a permanent county seat had to be selected. In 1845, commissioners chose a central location and established the town of Houston, named in honor of Sam Houston, the famous statesman and hero of Texas. Houston has remained the county seat ever since and continues to serve as the center of county government and record-keeping.
For genealogists, Texas County offers a wealth of resources, including census records, land records, probate files, marriage records, cemetery inscriptions, church histories, and local newspapers. The county's Ozark heritage is reflected in the stories of pioneer families who settled the region and helped shape its enduring character.