Goodlett, Texas

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Goodlett, Texas
Unincorporated community
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Goodlett
Location in Texas
Coordinates: 34°20′06″N99°52′48″W / 34.33500°N 99.88000°W / 34.33500; -99.88000
Country United States
State Texas
County Hardeman
Named after J. B. Goodlett
Elevation
[1]
1,562 ft (476 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
80
GNIS feature ID1358156 [1]
Census code30176


Goodlett, formerly Gypsum, is an unincorporated community in Hardeman County, Texas, United States. [1]

History

Goodlett is situated on U.S. Route 287, Farm to Market Road 2363 and the Fort Worth and Denver Railway. It was originally called Gypsum for the abundance of the mineral. In 1909, the name was changed to Goodlett, after J. B. Goodlett, a rancher who was headquartered nearby. [2] As of 2000, the population was 80. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goodlett, Texas
  2. ↑ Neal, Bill (1966). The Last Frontier -- The Story of Hardeman County, Texas. Quanah Tribune--Chief, Hardeman Company TX.
  3. ↑ Association, Texas State Historical. "Goodlett, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
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