Germany, Texas

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Germany, Texas
Unincorporated community
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Germany
Coordinates: 31°26′25.2378″N95°21′3.0954″W / 31.440343833°N 95.350859833°W / 31.440343833; -95.350859833
CountryUnited States
State Texas
County Houston County
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
43
Time zone UTC−06:00 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−05:00 (CDT)
Zip code
75835

Germany is a community in Houston County, Texas, United States. [1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 43 in 2000.

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History

The town is most notable for its name, which is shared with the country of Germany.

Geography

Germany is located on Texas State Highway 21 on the Old San Antonio Road, 10 mi (16 km) northeast of Crockett in east-central Houston County. [2]

Education

The community's first school was built in 1883. [2] Today, the community is served by the Latexo Independent School District.

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Germany, Texas
  2. 1 2 "Germany, TX". The Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
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