Cumby, on the Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas track a half mile north of Interstate Highway 30 in western Hopkins County, was settled in 1842 by D. W. (Wash) Cole. It was named Black Jack Grove because of its location near a grove of blackjack oak trees. The oak grove, just west of the present-day business district, was used as a camp by Texas Rangers during the days of the Republic of Texas. Freight wagoners traveling on the Jefferson road to the interior also used the grove as a campground. The Black Jack Grove post office opened in 1848 in the home of the first postmaster, John D. Matthews. Three years later D. W. Cole bought the grove from Elizabeth M. Wren as part of a tract of 307 acres. Cole ran a store, sold town lots, and donated land for a Masonic lodge that was chartered in 1852. In February 1857 the Black Jack post office was renamed Theodocias, and James M. Brown was postmaster. In May 1858 the post office again became Black Jack Grove.

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By 1860 Black Jack Grove was a thriving settlement with physicians, tradesmen, and blacksmiths. The town had also earned a reputation as a tough frontier town, where the worst people in the county congregated and violent fights were common. On Christmas Day 1866 a gun battle over a horse race resulted in the death of five men. During the Civil War men from Black Jack Grove formed Company K of Col. William B. Sims's Ninth Texas Cavalry. Jim P. Williams was elected captain and Mose Brown first lieutenant. At the battle of Elkhorn, Company K was the first to plant its flag in the Union battery.

The East Line and Red River Railroad reached Black Jack Grove in 1880, and the town gradually began to lose its roughness. In 1886 the railroad and post office, in an attempt to change the town's reputation, suggested that the community be renamed. Congressman David B. Culberson suggested naming the town after his friend Robert H. Cumby, a Confederate veteran. The Independent Normal College opened in Cumby in 1895 and operated until 1905. In 1911 the town had two banks, two lumberyards, three gins, a cottonseed oil mill, and a tin shop. By 1948 Cumby had twelve stores, six churches, a broom factory, and several other small businesses. The town reached a peak population of 925 in 1929. The number of residents gradually declined to a low of 405 in 1970 before increasing to 647 by 1980. In 1985 Cumby had six small businesses and an estimated population of 690. In 1990 the population was 571, and in 2000 it was 616.

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• Coors Banquet Suitcase 24pk 12 oz Cans
• Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Vintners Reserve 750 ml
• Matua Sauvignon Blanc 750 ml
• La Crema Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 750 ml
• Meiomi Pinot Noir 750 ml
• Odell IPA 12pk 12 oz Cans
• Apothic Red 750 ml
• Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Woodbridge 1.5 L
• New Belgium Fat Tire Amber 12pk 12 oz Cans
• Breckenridge Variety 15pk 12 oz Cans
• Robert Mondavi Cab Bourbon Barrel Private Selection 750 ml
• Eddyline Crankyanker IPA 6pk 16 oz Cans
• Odell Colorado Lager 12pk 12 oz Bottles
• Colorado Native Batch 19 12pk 12 oz Cans
• Black Box Cabernet Sauvignon Box 3.0 L
• Eddyline Epic Day Dipa 6pk 16 oz Cans
• Mark West Pinot Noir California 750 ml
• Kahlua Coffee Liqueur 750 ml
• Finkel & Garf Red IPA 6pk 12 oz Cans
• Crooked Stave Von Pilsner 6pk 12 oz Cans
• Dry Dock Apricot Blonde 6pk 12 oz Cans
• Odell Drumroll APA 4pk 16 oz Cans
• Basil Hayden Dark Rye 750 ml
• Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Main Vine 750 ml
• Olmeca Altos Reposado Tequila 1.75 l
• The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mt Veeder 750 ml
• Aberlour Abunadh 750 ml
• Cayman Reef Coffee Liqueur 750 ml
• Tropic Isle Palms 151 Proof Rum 750 ml
• Absolut Elyx Vodka 750 ml
• Kendall Jackson Merlot Grand Reserve 750 ml
• Glenlivet Archive 21 Year Scotch 750 ml
• Auchentoshan Virgin Oak Scotch 750 ml

'My goodness, this is the way all package stores should look and operate! There's such an amazing selection of beer and spirits it's mind blowing! The service here is unbeatable and their prices are simply spectacular! I plan on going out of my way to visit this establishment again and again!'

'Great spot! Gabe was super helpful! Love the unique finds and if you’re a craft beer person, they’re super cool about splitting packs so you can get a great variety without breaking the bank. They also run good specials too so keep an eye open for those. Always worth a visit'

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'Applejacks is the best! Great prices, incredible selection, friendly staff, and fast checkout. Also, they have curbside pickup that’s convenient for all.'

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'I recently found out Applejack is able to deliver to our house in the mountains which came as a big surprise since no one else delivers out here. For that alone, I would give 5 stars, but on top of that they have some of the best prices I've seen for wine. The delivery driver was super nice and arrived within the time range provided. I'm very impressed and will continue to order from here from now on - Thanks so much, Applejack!'

'Great product selection but honestly the staff can be hot and cold. Some folks super helpful but the cashiers are oddly cranky.'

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