Bluegrove, Texas facts for kids
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Bluegrove, Texas
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 Bluegrove, Texas
Location in Texas
Bluegrove, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Clay |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1352502 |
Bluegrove is a small, quiet community in Clay County, Texas, in the United States. It's not a city with its own government, but rather an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county. In the year 2000, about 125 people lived here. Bluegrove is also part of the bigger Wichita Falls metropolitan area.
History of Bluegrove
Bluegrove started to welcome new settlers in 1882. Three men named E.A. Copp, L.B. Brown, and E.M. Childs helped people move to the area. The community got its name from the post oak trees nearby. From a distance, these trees looked like a blue grove.
Soon after, a man named A.W. Flynn opened a general store. This store became a busy place where local farmers and ranchers could ship their goods. A post office was set up in Bluegrove in 1895, making it easier to send and receive mail.
The number of people living in Bluegrove grew steadily. In the 1920s, the population reached its highest point, with 240 residents. However, over the next two decades, the population started to shrink. From the 1950s all the way through 2000, about 125 people lived in Bluegrove. Today, Bluegrove is the main office for the JAC Electric Cooperative. This company provides electricity to homes and farms in Clay, Jack, and Archer counties.
Where is Bluegrove Located?
Bluegrove is found in the middle part of Clay County, Texas. It is located right on Farm to Market Road 172. This road helps connect rural areas to larger towns. Bluegrove is about 11 miles (18 km) south of a town called Henrietta.
Education in Bluegrove
Students living in Bluegrove today attend schools that are part of the Midway Independent School District. This school district serves the educational needs of children in the area.
