The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Two post offices were established near the current site of Talco: Gouldsboro in 1856, and Goolesboro in 1878. Due to name conflict, the community changed its name to "Talco" based on the Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana Candy Company initials on a candy wrapper. In 1912, Talco relocated to be closer to a railroad line.
Oil was discovered in 1936, leading to a big boom in the economy. Talco called itself the "asphalt capital of the world."
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The first neighbors to add old photos shape how Talco’s history is told.
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Talco, decade by decade
2000
Nothing in Talco is on the National Register yet
That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Talco has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Bogata Historic District in Bogata, 9.9 miles away.
Talco and the nearest listed places
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Then & now
When neighbors add old photos, retakes from the same spot appear here side by side.
Stories next door
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