Burton, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burton, Texas
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Downtown Burton
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.10 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 294 |
| • Estimate
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280 |
| • Density | 246.62/sq mi (95.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
77835
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| FIPS code | 48-11536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411748 |
Burton is a small city in Washington County, Texas, United States. It used to be called a town. In 2020, about 294 people lived there.
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History of Burton
Burton was started in 1870 by a man named John M. Burton. He was from Greensboro, Georgia. In 1869, Mr. Burton sold some land to the Houston and Texas Central Railroad. He also sold land to other people.
The arrival of the railroad after the Civil War helped the community grow. Burton got its first post office on September 23, 1870. By 1910, the population had grown to 600 people. The community officially became a city on October 25, 1972.
Where is Burton?
Burton is located in Texas. It covers about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers) of land. That's about the size of 750 football fields!
The city is on Highway 290. This highway connects the big cities of Austin and Houston.
Who Lives in Burton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 125 | — | |
| 1890 | 384 | 207.2% | |
| 1980 | 325 | — | |
| 1990 | 311 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 359 | 15.4% | |
| 2010 | 300 | −16.4% | |
| 2020 | 294 | −2.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 280 | −6.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 359 people living in Burton. There were 153 households, which are like homes where people live. About 21% of these homes had kids under 18.
The average age of people in Burton was 40 years old. About 24% of the people were 65 or older.
Education in Burton
Students in Burton go to schools run by the Burton Independent School District.
Texas Cotton Gin Museum and Festival
Burton is home to the Texas Cotton Gin Museum. This museum is located at the Burton Farmers Gin. The gin was built in 1914. It is thought to be the oldest working cotton gin in the entire country!
Every spring, the museum hosts the Burton Cotton Gin Festival. During this fun festival, the old cotton gin actually runs. It is powered by a huge 16-ton engine. This engine is called "Lady B" and was built in 1925.
La Bahia Dance Hall
About 5 miles southwest of Burton, you can find the La Bahia Turn Verein hall. This hall is a place where people gather. It often hosts an antique fair. It also has traditional dances, which are a lot of fun!
See also
In Spanish: Burton (Texas) para niños
