Balsora is an unincorporated community in Wise County, in the U.S. state of Texas. [1]
History
Balsora was originally called Wild Horse Prairie, and under the latter name was founded circa 1890. [2] A post office was established under the name Balsora in 1894, and was discontinued in 1924. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Balsora, Texas
- ^ Balsora from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ Tarpley, Fred (July 5, 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 17. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
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33°06′58″N 97°51′07″W / 33.11611°N 97.85194°W
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