[3] The community's history dates back to the mid-19th century, when a bolson aquifer named Van Horn Wells was discovered in the area.

A post office was established in 1907 under the name Lobo, after the Mexican wolves (Canis lupus baileyi) that formerly roamed the area.

The post office closed in 1942, but the arrival of the Texas Mica Company and two railroad houses caused a slight increase in the population.

[4] Large-scale irrigation commenced in the late 1940s and in the following years, cotton became an important crop in the local economy.

[6] In 1969, Bill Christ bought the entire community and opened a new gas station and a general store.

Their plans included fixing up dilapidated buildings and holding local arts and music festivals.