Maryetta, Texas
Appearance
Maryetta, Texas | |
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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.