Maryetta, Texas

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Maryetta, Texas
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Maryetta
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Maryetta
Coordinates: 33°17′54″N98°4′30″W / 33.29833°N 98.07500°W / 33.29833; -98.07500
Country United States
State Texas
County Jack
Elevation
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915 ft (279 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 940
GNIS feature ID1380150 [1]

Maryetta is an unincorporated community in Jack County, Texas, United States. [1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 7 in 2000.

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History

The Maryetta area serves as a community center for local farmers. Its population was 87 in 1986, but only seven residents remained from 1990 through 2000. [2]

Today, an old service station and a one-room schoolhouse that was used as a domino hall are all that remain in the community. [3]

Geography

Maryetta is located on Texas State Highway 59, 6 mi (9.7 km) northeast of Jacksboro in northeastern Jack County. [2]

Education

Today, the community is served by the Jacksboro Independent School District.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maryetta, Texas
  2. 1 2 Maryetta, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. "Maryetta, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-12.