Derby is an

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located in south-central Frio County in the U.S. state of

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. The town is located on the

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, at the intersection of

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and FM 1583.

History

The town was formed in 1879 by John Bennett. In 1882, a post office was established under the name of Lenore, with the town later being renamed to Derby, after Bennett's hometown of

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. Derby was renamed to Otley, after the village of

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. By 1906, the town was renamed to Derby. In 2009, the population of Derby was estimated to be 50.

Education

The town is served by the

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References

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