Richards, Texas

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Richards, Texas
Census-designated place
Coordinates: 30°32′12″N95°50′46″W / 30.53667°N 95.84611°W / 30.53667; -95.84611
Country United States
State Texas
County Grimes
Elevation
[1]
315 ft (96 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total296
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 936
GNIS feature ID2805783 [1]

Richards is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Grimes County, Texas, United States. The community is located on Farm roads 1486 and 149. The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad line passes the east side of the community and Lake Creek flows past to the east. [2] [3]

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Education

The Richards Independent School District, Montgomery Independent School District and Anderson-Shiro Consolidated School District serve area students.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Richards has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richards, Texas
  2. ↑ Texas Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 4th ed. 2001, p. 70 ISBN   0899333206
  3. ↑ Richards, Texas, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1962
  4. ↑ Climate Summary for Richards, Texas

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