Crecy, Texas
Crecy, Texas | |
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  Crecy  Crecy | |
| Coordinates: 31°12′5″N 95°03′19″W / 31.20139°N 95.05528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Trinity |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 430 & 903 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1381714[1] |
Crecy is an unincorporated community located in Trinity County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 15 in 2000. It is located within the Huntsville, Texas micropolitan area.
History[edit]
The area in what is known as Crecy today was first settled sometime after the American Civil War by a family surnamed Terry. A post office was established at Crecy in 1899 and remained in operation until 1936. The community had 25 residents and two general stores in 1900. Its decline started in the 1930s. A store and a few scattered houses remained in 1990. The population was 15 in 2000.[2]
Geography[edit]
Crecy is located on Farm to Market Road 233, 11 mi (18 km) northeast of Groveton in northeastern Trinity County.[2]
Education[edit]
Crecy is served by the Centerville Independent School District.
References[edit]
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crecy, Texas
- ^ a b Crecy, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
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