Mumford, Texas

Mumford is an

Located on the eastern bank of the Brazos River, the community is named for an early resident of the area, Jesse Mumford, who established a ferry over the Brazos in the vicinity in 1855. A post office was established in Mumford in 1878, and the community continued to expand through the rest of the nineteenth century.

Mumford by 1893 also had two saloons, two barbershops, two drugstores, and several other small businesses. The first iron bridge near Mumford was erected in 1895 across the Brazos, connecting Robertson and Burleson counties. By then Mumford's population was reported as 550.

Its fortunes declined after a devastating flood in 1899, which destroyed most of the community; Mumford never attained its pre-flood prosperity. Some businesses remain in the community,^[4] which also includes a post office (located in the old General Store),^[2] an elementary and high school (part of the Mumford Independent School District, the Mustangs),^[5] and a cemetery.^[6]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

The nearest airport is Hearne Municipal Airport.

Mumford lies on the junction of the

• John Randle, Hall of Fame NFL defensive tackle
• Ervin Randle, former NFL linebacker

References

30°44′04″N 96°33′54″W / 30.73444°N 96.56500°W / 30.73444; -96.56500

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