Cottondale, Texas
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Cottondale is an unincorporated community in Wise County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]
History
A post office was established in 1875, and it was discontinued in 1912.[2] Gangster Machine Gun Kelly died of a heart attack at Leavenworth Prison on July 17, 1954 and was buried at Cottondale Texas Cemetery.[3][4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cottondale, Texas
- ↑ Gregg, Rosalie (1982). Wise County History.
- ↑ "The Paradise Historical Society, Machine Gun Kelly". Paradise Historical Society. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ↑ "Machinegun' Kelly's Wife Lost Chance for Freedom Thwarted Deal Sealed Convictions | News OK". February 18, 2017. Archived from the original on February 18, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
