Simms

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Simms is nine miles southwest of Boston in southwestern Bowie County. It was named for G. W. Simms, who played a major role in securing a post office for the town in 1890. In 1892 the town had a gristmill, a gin, a store, and a population of fifty. By 1914 the population had grown to 150. It declined to a low of fifty in the 1930s. The town began to grow again in the 1940s, and in 1982 Simms had a population of 240 and four rated businesses. The population through 2000 was still reported at 240.

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Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.

Belongs to

Simms is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

Yes

Place type

Simms is classified as a Town

Location

Latitude: 33.35039820
Longitude: -94.50742420

Has Post Office

Yes

Is Incorporated

No

Population Count, 2014

300