Germany is a community in Houston County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 43 in 2000.
Germany, Texas | |
|---|---|
  Germany  Germany | |
| Coordinates: 31°26′25.2378″N 95°21′3.0954″W / 31.440343833°N 95.350859833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston County |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 43 |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
| Zip code | 75835 |
History
editThe town is most notable for its name, which is shared with the country of Germany.
Geography
editGermany is located on Texas State Highway 21 on the Old San Antonio Road, 10 mi (16 km) northeast of Crockett in east-central Houston County.[2]
Education
editThe community's first school was built in 1883.[2] Today, the community is served by the Latexo Independent School District.
References
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Germany, Texas
- ^ a b "Germany, TX". The Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved October 29, 2013.