Maryetta, Texas
Maryetta, Texas | |
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  Maryetta  Maryetta | |
| Coordinates: 33°17′54″N 98°4′30″W / 33.29833°N 98.07500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jack |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380150[1] |
Maryetta is an unincorporated community in Jack County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 7 in 2000.
History[edit]
The Maryetta area serves as a community center for local farmers. Its population was 87 in 1986, but only seven residents remained from 1990 through 2000.[2]
Today, an old service station and a one-room schoolhouse that was used as a domino hall are all that remain in the community.[3]
Geography[edit]
Maryetta is located on Texas State Highway 59, 6 mi (9.7 km) northeast of Jacksboro in northeastern Jack County.[2]
Education[edit]
Today, the community is served by the Jacksboro Independent School District.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maryetta, Texas
- ^ a b Maryetta, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ "Maryetta, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
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