Old Union is an unincorporated community in Bowie County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 238 in 2000. It is located within the Texarkana metropolitan area.
Old Union, Bowie County, Texas | |
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  Old Union  Old Union | |
| Coordinates: 33°20′33″N 94°27′57″W / 33.34250°N 94.46583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 903 & 430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380897[1] |
Geography
editOld Union is located on U.S. Route 67, 9 mi (14 km) southwest of New Boston and 25 mi (40 km) southwest of Texarkana in southern Bowie County.[2]
Education
editA log schoolhouse was built around 1830.[2] Today, Old Union is served by the Simms Independent School District.
References
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Old Union, Bowie County, Texas
- ^ a b Jasinski, Laurie E. (August 26, 2004). "Old Union, TX (Bowie County)".
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