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
The town is most notable for its name, which is shared with the country of Germany.
Geography
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
The community's first school was built in 1883.[2] Today, the community is served by the Latexo Independent School District.
References
- ^ 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.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |