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In 1852 Joshua Starr, A Methodist Minister from Alabama bought 640 acres of land and plotted it Starrville, one of the oldest towns in Smith County Texas. He sold lots with deed covenants against Gambling and Liquor. In 1853 He helped organize Starr Lodge number 118, Methodist and Masons shared a 2-story building which the Church bought from Starr in 1854. The Post Office was moved from nearby Gum Spring to Starrville in 1857. The town thrived with stores and overnight lodging for freighters. It had Grist Mills, Sawmills, Foundries, Wagon Factory, Music Teacher, Dentist, Physicians, Photographers. It`s Churches and Schools were Highly Influential. The Methodist supported a Female High School, the Baptist Founded Ann Judson Female School. a Union Academy Male High School, and Female College also existed before the Civil war 1861-1865. Tyler Tap Railroad bypassed Starrville and brought population losses in 1907. The Post Office and Masonic Lodge were removed and moved to Winona. The Schools of Starrville and Baker Springs were consolidated in 1924 and later merged with Winona public School System.

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