Black plaque № 20362

Black plaque № 20362

Dime Box. Founded 1913. Name derived from the practice of leaving dimes in community mailbox on Old San Antonio Road in return for items from Giddings. Nation's first town to contribute one hundred per cent to "March of Dimes" program, 1945. Official national program opening held here in 1946. #8142

by Texas Historical Commission #08142 of the Texas Historical Marker series

Colour: black

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