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Maryetta, Texas

Coordinates: 33°17′54″N 98°4′30″W / 33.29833°N 98.07500°W / 33.29833; -98.07500
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Maryetta, Texas
Maryetta is located in Texas
Maryetta
Maryetta
Maryetta is located in the United States
Maryetta
Maryetta
Coordinates: 33°17′54″N 98°4′30″W / 33.29833°N 98.07500°W / 33.29833; -98.07500
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyJack
Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code940
GNIS feature ID1380150[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

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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

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Maryetta is located on Texas State Highway 59, 6 mi (9.7 km) northeast of Jacksboro in northeastern Jack County.[2]

Education

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Today, the community is served by the Jacksboro Independent School District.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maryetta, Texas
  2. ^ a b Maryetta, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. ^ "Maryetta, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-12.