Ray Point, Texas

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Ray Point, Texas
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Ray Point
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Ray Point
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 28°30′50″N98°5′17″W / 28.51389°N 98.08806°W / 28.51389; -98.08806 Coordinates: 28°30′50″N98°5′17″W / 28.51389°N 98.08806°W / 28.51389; -98.08806
Country United States
State Texas
County Live Oak
Population
 (1990)
  Total75
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID1380416 [1]

Ray Point is a small rural unincorporated community in Live Oak County, Texas, United States. It is a German farming community typical for much of Texas. The most prominent remaining structures are the Ray Point community center and the Ray Point Mercantile (closed). Nearby is the Ray Point cemetery. The nearest city is Three Rivers. [2]

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Demographics

In 1990 there were 75 people living in the community according to the Handbook of Texas Online.

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ray Point, Texas
  2. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.