The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Cool was first settled in the late 19th century as part of the broader westward expansion in North Central Texas. The community developed around agriculture, primarily cotton and cattle ranching. The town's name is believed to have originated from a traveler's remark about the area's refreshing conditions, a story that became local legend. A post office was established in 1906, formalizing the name.
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2000
Nothing in Cool is on the National Register yet
That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Cool has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, 5.2 miles away.
Cool and the nearest listed places
Closest to Cool
Baker HotelMineral Wells · Built 19295.2mi
Weatherford-Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railroad DepotMineral Wells · Building5.8miMineral Wells Central Historic DistrictMineral Wells · District5.9mi
First Presbyterian ChurchMineral Wells · Building6.1mi
State Highway 89 Bridge at the Brazos RiverBrazos · Structure9.2miHow a place gets listed
Then & now
When neighbors add old photos, retakes from the same spot appear here side by side.
Stories next door
nearby towns’ historyFrom Wikimedia Commons (2). Images are copied here with their credits and licenses, shown on each photo’s page. Refreshed monthly.