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Birthright, Texas
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 Birthright, Texas
Location in Texas
Birthright, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hopkins |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 40 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 430 & 903 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1352243 |
Birthright, also known as Lone Star, is a small place in Hopkins County, Texas, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Birthright is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of Sulphur Springs.
History of Birthright
Birthright was started around 1870 by a man named E. C. Birthright. He opened a store there, which helped the community begin.
A post office opened in Birthright in 1871. Edward McLaughlin was the first person in charge of the mail. By 1885, the community was growing. It had four places that processed cotton (called mill-gins). There were also three churches and a school named Lone Star School.
A local newspaper, the Lone Star Appeal, began printing in Birthright by 1890. At that time, about 250 people lived in the community. However, the population later dropped to 85 people by 1925. The Lone Star School closed sometime between the 1930s and 1948. By the 1960s, the post office and most stores had closed down. Only two churches and a few homes remained. In 1990 and 2000, Birthright had a population of 40 people.
Education
Students in Birthright attend schools in the North Hopkins Independent School District. The community is home to the North Hopkins High School, whose sports teams are called the Panthers.
Famous People from Birthright
Birthright has been home to some well-known people:
- Forrest Gregg was a famous American football player and coach. He played in the National Football League (NFL) and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- Tex Shirley was a professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball.
