Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Bangs came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Bangs in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Bangs. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Bangs is contained in a comprehensive list of Post Offices that was created by Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<1>

From that list:

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Bangs:
Services available in 1895: had a Railroad Station, no Post Office mentioned

Rand McNally Map of Texas (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Road Map for Texas (from Shell Oil, 1956)
Published by Shell Oil Company

SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Texas
Written by: Walker, Mike
Published by Steam Powered Video (SPV), 2001
(Available from Amazon.com)

We found Bangs in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Bangs for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Bangs. See our Misc Page for Bangs for more information.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bangs. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/