Energy, Texas

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Energy, Texas
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Coordinates: 31°45′47″N98°22′09″W / 31.76306°N 98.36917°W / 31.76306; -98.36917
Country United States
State Texas
County Comanche
Elevation
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1,398 ft (426 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 325
GNIS feature ID1335464 [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.

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History

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]

Geography

Energy is located on Farm to Market Road 1702, 16 mi (26 km) southeast of Comanche in Comanche County. [2]

Education

Public education for the community of Energy is provided by the Gustine Independent School District.

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Energy, Texas
  2. 1 2 Compton, Tracey L. "Energy, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  3. Zip Code Lookup
  4. Grazulis (1979) (Report). Thomas P. Grazulis.