in a Pecan Shell
Peggy only dates from the 1930s. Ranchers John Mowinkle and H. R.
Smith brought in workers to clear brush for crop planting. A store
was opened to supply the workers with necessities and the owners
called the store Hollywood for some reason.
The community took the name Hollywood for several years until the
post office was applied for and a permanent name had to be filled
in on the application. John Mowinkle's niece, Peggy Mowinkle became
the town's namesake.
The 1990 census showed 20 people called Peggy home, but they still
have the store and post office. The high-water mark for population
occurred in 1961 when the town had 50 residents.
|Peggy post office
and gas station
Photo courtesy Barclay
Gibson, February 2009
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