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Cresson, Texas
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Official seal of Cresson, Texas
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Location of Cresson in Parker County
Location of Cresson in Parker County
Country United States
State Texas
Counties Hood, Johnson, Parker
Area
 • Total 11.55 sq mi (29.91 km2)
 • Land 11.54 sq mi (29.90 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,053 ft (321 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,349
 • Density 116.80/sq mi (45.102/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76035
Area code(s) 817, 682
FIPS code 48-17648
GNIS feature ID 2410263

Cresson is a small city in Texas, located where three counties meet: Hood, Johnson, and Parker. It's found right where two main roads, U.S. Highway 377 and State Highway 171, cross paths. This makes it about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Fort Worth.

Cresson became an official city in 2001. In 2010, its population was 741 people. By 2020, the number of people living there grew to 1,349.

History of Cresson

The exact reason for Cresson's name is not fully known. One idea is that it was named after a man named John Cresson. He was a wagon train captain who camped in the area before the Civil War.

Another story says that Cresson was named after an official from the Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railroad. This railroad, along with the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe and the Nancy Hanks railroad companies, used to serve the area. Some people also think Cresson might be named after Cresson, Pennsylvania. That city also has a long history with railroads.

Geography of Cresson

Cresson is located on the border between Hood and Johnson counties. Its city limits also reach north into Parker County.

US 377 goes northeast from Cresson about 25 miles (40 km) to Fort Worth. It goes southwest about 12 miles (19 km) to Granbury, which is the main town for Hood County. State Highway 171 goes northwest about 20 miles (32 km) to Weatherford, the main town for Parker County. It also goes southeast about 19 miles (31 km) to Cleburne, the main town for Johnson County.

Because Cresson is located between these four important towns, it's a good spot for travelers to stop for fuel. It's also an easy place for new businesses to start up and serve people who travel between these cities.

Climate in Cresson

The weather in Cresson has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's shown as "Cfa".

Population of Cresson

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 741
2020 1,349 82.1%
2023 (est.) 1,983 167.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

The table below shows the different groups of people living in Cresson as of 2020.

Cresson racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 971 71.98%
Black or African American (NH) 126 9.34%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 5 0.37%
Asian (NH) 4 0.3%
Pacific Islander (NH) 2 0.15%
Some Other Race (NH) 4 0.3%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 50 3.71%
Hispanic or Latino 187 13.86%
Total 1,349

According to the 2020 United States census, there were 1,349 people living in Cresson. There were 315 households, and 257 of these were families.

Education in Cresson

Students in the Cresson area attend schools run by different school districts. These include the Granbury Independent School District, the Godley Independent School District, and the Aledo Independent School District.

Most of Cresson that is in Hood County is part of Granbury ISD. A small part is in Godley ISD. In Johnson County, Cresson is split between Granbury and Godley ISDs. Most of Cresson in Parker County is in Granbury ISD, with a small part in Aledo ISD.

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