Purdon, Texas

In the early 1880s, the St. Louis Southwestern Railway (also known as the "Cotton Belt") was built two miles south of Belle Point and lots were soon platted around the rail stop.

Purdon became a thriving community with most of the blackland in the area used to raise cotton, corn, and other feed grains.

The decline accelerated after World War II, when many residents left the area in search of job opportunities in larger cities.

Today, most residents travel to either Corsicana or Dawson for groceries, banking, doctors, and employment.

[4] Public education in the community of Purdon is provided by the Dawson Independent School District.