Chambliss, Texas

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Chambliss, Texas
Unincorporated community
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Chambliss
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Chambliss
Coordinates: 33°17′41″N96°29′43″W / 33.29472°N 96.49528°W / 33.29472; -96.49528
Country United States
State Texas
County Collin
Elevation
610 ft (190 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID1379531 [1]

Chambliss is an unincorporated community in Collin County, located in the U.S. state of Texas. [1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 25 in 2000. It is located within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

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History

Chambliss was named in honor of early settler Charles Chambliss. There was a gin, a church, and two stores here in 1900. A post office was established at Chambliss in 1898 and remained in operation until 1903, after which mail was sent to the community from nearby Anna. It had a population of 25 from 1933 through 2000. [2]

Geography

Chambliss is located on Farm to Market Road 545, 7 mi (11 km) northeast of McKinney and 3 mi (4.8 km) southeast of Anna in northeastern Collin County. [3]

Education

Chambliss had its own school in 1900. [2] Today the community is served by the Melissa Independent School District. It is zoned for North Creek Elementary School, Melissa Middle School, and Melissa High School.

References

  1. 1 2 "Chambliss, Texas". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. 1 2 Chambliss, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. ↑ "Chambliss, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
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