Maryetta, Texas

Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
33°17′54″N 98°4′30″W / 33.29833°N 98.07500°W / 33.29833; -98.07500CountryUnited StatesStateTexasCountyJackElevation915 ft (279 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code940GNIS 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.

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