Energy, Texas | |
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Coordinates: 31°45′47″N98°22′09″W / 31.76306°N 98.36917°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Comanche |
Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 325 |
GNIS feature ID | 1335464 [1] |
Energy is an unincorporated community located in Comanche County in Central Texas, United States. [1] A post office is the only business or service. According to the Handbook of Texas,[ citation needed ] the community had a population of 65 in 2000.
The area in what is now known as Energy today was first settled around 1896. Will and Charlie Baxter operated a store in the community and named it for the residents who lived in the community, who were described as "energetic". A post office was established at Energy around 1896, with John W. Moore serving as postmaster. Its population was 67 in 1940 and decreased by two residents from 1990 through 2000. [2]
Although Energy is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP Code of 76452. [3]
On April 11, 1979, an F2 tornado struck Energy heading west toward Hico. Barns were destroyed and homes sustained roof damage. A woman was injured when her truck rolled into the ditch in which she was taking cover. [4]
Energy is located on Farm to Market Road 1702, 16 mi (26 km) southeast of Comanche in Comanche County. [2]
Public education for the community of Energy is provided by the Gustine Independent School District.