Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
| Sturgeon, Texas | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
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| Coordinates: 33°45′26″N 96°58′32″W / 33.75722°N 96.97556°W / 33.75722; -96.97556 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cooke |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380621 |
Sturgeon is an unincorporated community in Cooke County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 10 in 2000. It is located within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
History
There is not much history regarding this community. However, it was reported to have 50 inhabitants served by two businesses in the 1940s. It then became a community center for residents. Only ten people lived there in 2000.
Geography
Sturgeon is located at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 678 and 2383, 12 mi (19 km) northeast of Gainesville in northeastern Cooke County.
Education
Today, Sturgeon is served by the Callisburg Independent School District.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sturgeon, Texas
- ^ Sturgeon, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
| Municipalities and communities of Cooke County, Texas, United States | ||
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| County seat: Gainesville | ||
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