Cornett, Texas

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Cornett, Texas
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Cornett
Coordinates: 33°7′46″N94°34′29″W / 33.12944°N 94.57472°W / 33.12944; -94.57472
Country United States
State Texas
County Cass
Elevation
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335 ft (102 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 903 & 430
GNIS feature ID1378163 [1]

Cornett is an unincorporated community in Cass County, Texas, United States. [1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 30 in 2000.

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History

Cornett was settled sometime before the American Civil War as Hamil's Chapel, but was later renamed after a local family. The population remained at 30 in 1990 and 2000. [2]

Geography

Cornett is located at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 2888, 250 and 2745, 12 mi (19 km) north of Hughes Springs and 8 mi (13 km) southeast of Naples in northwestern Cass County. [3]

Education

Today, the community is served by the Hughes Springs Independent School District.

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cornett, Texas
  2. Cornett, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. "Cornett, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved March 20, 2024.