The Great Depression had massive negative impact, however, and in the 1930s the town began to decline. Growth of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex just to the north hastened its decline, with many of its residents relocating to the growing urban area in search of work. By 1940 the population had fallen to 200, and the only remaining operating business was the drug store.
The Great Depression had massive negative impact however and in the 1930s the town began to decline Growth of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex just to the north hastened its decline with many of its residents relocating to the growing urban area in search of work By 1940 the population had fallen to 200 and the only remaining operating business was the drug store