Cobb, Texas facts for kids
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Cobb, Texas
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 Cobb, Texas
Location in Texas
Cobb, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378138 |
Cobb is a small, quiet place in Kaufman County, Texas. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Cobb is part of the larger Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area.
A Look Back: Cobb's History
Cobb started out with a slightly different name: Cobb's. In the mid-1880s, it became a busy stop along the Texas and Pacific Railway. This railway was a big train line that helped people and goods travel across Texas.
The community was named after a very important person named Carey Cobb. He was a county commissioner, which is someone who helps manage the local government for a county. He was also a chief justice, meaning he was a top judge.
Cobb had its own post office starting in 1897. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office stayed open until 1923. By 1914, Cobb had two general stores, where people could buy all sorts of things they needed.
In the 1930s, maps of the county showed that Cobb had several businesses and farms. Even though it was still listed as a community, there were no official numbers for how many people lived there.
Where is Cobb?
Cobb is located right on U.S. Highway 80. This is a major road that helps people travel through the area.
It is about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Kaufman. Kaufman is another town in the northeastern part of Kaufman County.
Schools in Cobb
Back in the 1930s, Cobb had its very own school. This was where local children went to learn.
Today, students in Cobb attend schools that are part of the Wills Point Independent School District. This school district serves several communities in the area.
