Germany, Texas
Germany, Texas | |
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  Germany  Germany | |
| Coordinates: 31°26′25.2378″N 95°21′3.0954″W / 31.440343833°N 95.350859833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston County |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 43 |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
| Zip code | 75835 |
Germany is a community in Houston County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 43 in 2000.
History
[edit]The town is most notable for its name, which is shared with the country of Germany.
Geography
[edit]Germany is located on Texas State Highway 21 on the Old San Antonio Road, 10 mi (16 km) northeast of Crockett in east-central Houston County.[2]
Education
[edit]The community's first school was built in 1883.[2] Today, the community is served by the Latexo Independent School District.
References
[edit]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Germany, Texas
- ^ a b "Germany, TX". The Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
Municipalities and communities of Houston County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |