Britton, Texas
Britton is an unincorporated community in north-western Ellis County, Texas, United States.
History
Britton was settled in 1895 under the name Helland and later Hellandville , named after Texas and New Orleans Railroad passenger agent Joseph Helland, later being renamed Britton after conductor H.C. Britton.
The community is located on the border of the city of Mansfield, and Joe Pool Lake.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Britton, Texas
- ^ "Britton | Mansfield, TX". www.mansfieldtexas.gov. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ Association (TSHA), Texas State Historical. "Britton". Texas Almanac. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "Britton - Texas Ghost Town". www.ghosttowns.com. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
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32°32′51.2″N 97°04′05.7″W / 32.547556°N 97.068250°W
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