Maud, TX

About Maud

• • Blues guitarist Buster Smith, Count Basie's mentor, was born near Maud.
• • Maud is not known for founding any movements or inventions.
• • Lumber and agriculture spurred Maud's initial growth in the late 19th century.
• • Legend says a local ghost light appears near the old railroad tracks.
• • A devastating fire in 1927 destroyed much of Maud's business district.
• • Named in 1881 for the postmaster's daughter, Maud was incorporated in 1931.
• • With roughly 1,000 residents, Maud is smaller than many Texas towns.
• • At 341 feet, Maud's elevation is typical for northeast Texas plains.
• • Agriculture, especially cattle ranching, remains a significant part of Maud's economy.
• • Being in Maud feels like stepping back in time to a simpler, slower life.
• • The Dallas Cowboys, 150 miles away, won Super Bowl XXX in nearby Tempe, Arizona.
• • Maud High School's football team has seen regional success over the years.
• • The town is located within the watershed of the Red River.
• • Pine forests are a dominant feature of the local flora.

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