Coldspring, Texas facts for kids
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Coldspring, Texas
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Location of Coldspring
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Location in Texas
Coldspring, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | San Jacinto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.86 sq mi (4.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
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| • Total | 819 |
| • Density | 502/sq mi (194/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77331
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-15892 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1384227 |
Coldspring is a small city in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States. It is the main town and county seat of San Jacinto County. The county is named after the river that flows through it. This river also shares its name with the important battle that helped Texas become independent. In 2020, about 819 people lived in Coldspring.
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History of Coldspring
The story of Coldspring is connected to Stephen F. Austin's first colony in Texas. This colony helped create places like San Jacinto County. Joseph Vehlein, a German immigrant, gave 640 acres (2.6 km2) of land to Robert Rankin. This land included the spot where Coldspring is today.
The area began to be settled around 1850. Before that, in 1848, there was only a trading post nearby called "Coonskin." Later, it was known as "Fireman's Hill."
By 1915, Coldspring had become a busy county seat. However, a big fire happened on March 30, 1915. The old wooden courthouse burned down. This was a major setback for the town. Plans were then made for a new courthouse. The new building was finished in 1918. After the new courthouse was built, people moved their homes and businesses closer to its new location.
Geography of Coldspring
Coldspring is located in eastern Texas. It is about 55 miles (89 km) north of Houston. Houston is one of the largest cities in the United States.
The city covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.8 km2). Almost all of this area is land.
People of Coldspring
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 439 | — | |
| 1970 | 488 | — | |
| 1980 | 569 | 16.6% | |
| 1990 | 538 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 691 | 28.4% | |
| 2010 | 853 | 23.4% | |
| 2020 | 819 | −4.0% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 512 | 62.52% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 204 | 24.91% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 0.49% |
| Asian (NH) | 6 | 0.73% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 5 | 0.61% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 27 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 | 7.45% |
| Total | 819 |
In 2020, there were 819 people living in Coldspring. There were 387 households and 197 families.
Back in 2000, there were 691 people. About 34.6% of households had children under 18. Around 44.1% were married couples. The average household had 2.44 people. The average family had 2.91 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 27.8% were under 18 years old. Around 14.8% were 65 years or older. The average age was 34 years.
Culture and Fun in Coldspring
The town square in Coldspring has many interesting shops. You can find antique stores, art studios, and restaurants there. More than 35 historical markers are placed around the town. These markers tell stories about the past.
Other important historical places include the Historic Heritage Center. There is also the Old Town Coldspring area. You can visit the 1887 Jail Museum. The oldest Methodist Church in Texas is also in Coldspring. It was started in 1848 and is still active today.
If you like golf, there are about 25 golf courses nearby. They are all within 50 miles (80 km) of Coldspring. For outdoor adventures, you can visit Lake Livingston. The Sam Houston National Forest is also close by. Its Double Lake Recreational Area is great for camping, hiking, fishing, and water skiing.
Education in Coldspring
Students in Coldspring attend schools in the Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Coldspring (Texas) para niños
