Blackjack, Texas | |
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Coordinates: 32°12′21″N95°10′41″W / 32.20583°N 95.17806°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Smith |
Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 75789 |
Area codes | 430 & 903 |
GNIS feature ID | 1378013 [1] |
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