Acton, Texas facts for kids
Acton is a small community in Texas, United States. It's not officially a city or town, but it's a place where people live. You can find Acton about seven miles (11 km) east of Granbury, right by the Brazos River in Hood County.
Acton used to be called Commanche Peak. It was later renamed Acton, which might come from an old English word meaning "oak town." This makes sense because there are many oak trees in the area.
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What is Acton Known For?
Acton is famous for a special place called the Acton State Historic Site. This site is where Elizabeth Crockett is buried. She was the second wife of the famous American folk hero, Davy Crockett.
Smallest Historic Site
The Acton State Historic Site is very small, only about 0.006 acres (24 square meters). This makes it the smallest state historical site in all of Texas! It used to be the smallest state park, but now it's managed by the Texas Historical Commission.
Acton Nature Center
Acton is also home to the Acton Nature Center of Hood County. This is a wonderful place for anyone who loves nature and quiet.
Explore Nature Trails
The center has an 80-acre (0.32 km2) park with trails for hiking and biking. It's a great spot to enjoy the outdoors and see local wildlife.
Community and Services
Acton is part of the larger Granbury area, known as the Granbury Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to Granbury for some services and economic activities.
Local Services
Local services in Acton include the Acton/DCBE Fire Department, United Cooperative Services, and AMUD, which help provide things like fire protection, electricity, and water to the community.
Population
In 1990, about 450 people lived in Acton.
