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Comanche County’s Early Seat: Cora’s Brief Rise and Quick Fall
The article recounts the 1856 creation of Comanche County and its initial seat at Cora near Fleming, its swift relocation to Comanche in 1859, and Cora’s brief 12 year post office era with early settlers, stores, a tavern, and a Swan Hill School nearby. It notes land donations, town growth, and political events shaping the county’s formation.
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