Angle
Angle is a historical townsite in Walker County, Texas, that no longer exists as a recognized community.
It is classified as a town but is not incorporated and has no post
office. Angle is associated with the nearby community of Phelps
(sometimes
denoted as Phelps 1 in historical records), suggesting a possible name
variant, predecessor, or close proximity in the area's development.
Location:
Eastern Walker County, likely near Phelps, which is situated
at approximately 30.70°N, 95.44°W, about 6 miles east-southeast of
Huntsville (the county seat).
History:
Angle had a brief existence, primarily known through its post
office, which operated from April 12, 1882, to October 7, 1884.
Postmasters included Henry B. Howell (appointed 1882), Nelson Stryker
(1883), and Bolivar E. Atkinson (1884). Upon discontinuation, mail was
routed to New Waverly.
The area around Angle and Phelps developed in the 1870s due to the
Houston and Great Northern Railroad, with sawmills, a depot, and
related industries driving growth. No further details on Angle's founding, population, or decline are
widely documented, but its association with Phelps indicates it may
have been absorbed or renamed amid regional changes.
Current Status:
Angle does not currently exist as a distinct place, with no recorded population or infrastructure.
The nearby Phelps, however, remains an unincorporated community with a
small population (around 98 as of 2000), scattered homes, churches, and
proximity to modern amenities like farms and real estate listings.
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