Cooper, Houston County, Texas facts for kids
For the city in Delta County, see Cooper, Texas.
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Cooper, Houston County, Texas
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 Cooper, Houston County, Texas
Location in Texas
Cooper, Houston County, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 430 & 903 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2034917 |
Cooper is a small unincorporated community located in southwestern Houston County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 27 in 2000.
History
Cooper was established circa 1900, and by the mid-1930s had a church, a cemetery, and several houses. Many residents moved away after World War II, and by the early 1990s, only a church and a few widely scattered houses remained in the area. Its population was 27 in 2000.
Geography
Cooper is located on Texas State Highway 21, 9 mi (14 km) southwest of Crockett in southwestern Houston County.
Education
Today, the community is served by the Crockett Independent School District.
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