Follett, Lipscomb Co., Texas
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Follett, Lipscomb Co., Texas
History:
Follett was founded in 1917 on the North Texas and Santa Fe Railway. It was named for Horace Follett, a railroad engineer.
Volga German families settled in and around Follett, Texas.
Congregations:
Surnames:
Volga German Families:
The following Volga German families settled in and around Follett:
Becker
Ehrlich
Eichler
Helfenbein
Herber
Kelln
Laubhan
Meier
Melzer from Holstein
Mohr
Niedens
Oblander
Peil from Holstein
Schibbelhut from Rosenberg
Schilling
Schoenhals from Stephan
Stabel from Stephan
Steinpreis
Yauck
Volga Colonies:
Notable Individuals:
Resources:
- Fairmont Cemetery (FindAGrave)
- Fairview Cemetery (FindAGrave)
External Links:
Follett, Texas (wikipedia)
Aerial view of Follett (2005).
Source: Shirley Ann Kelln.
Pre-Volga Origin
Volga Colonies
Latitude: 48.979669
Longitude: 8.988072