Cooper, Houston County, Texas facts for kids
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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 very small place in Houston County, Texas, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. In 2000, only 27 people lived there.
All About Cooper
Cooper's History
Cooper started around the year 1900. By the mid-1930s, it had a church, a cemetery, and several houses. After a big war, many people moved away from Cooper. By the early 1990s, only a church and a few scattered houses remained. In 2000, the population was 27 people.
Where is Cooper?
Cooper is located in the southwestern part of Houston County, Texas. You can find it on Texas State Highway 21. It is about 9 miles (14 km) southwest of a larger town called Crockett.
Schools in Cooper
Today, students in the Cooper area attend schools in the Crockett Independent School District. This district helps make sure kids in the community get their education.
