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Wicker, Texas

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Wicker is a ghost town in Brazos County, in the U.S. state of Texas. It is located within the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area.

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Wicker, Texas
South Dowling Road, College Station

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South Dowling Road 14347
77845 College Station
Texas, United States
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