Cronin, Texas facts for kids
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Cronin, Texas
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 Cronin, Texas
Location in Texas
Cronin, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 430 & 903 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379607 |
Cronin is a small place in Anderson County, Texas. It's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that are part of a larger county.
About Cronin, Texas
Cronin is located in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Texas. It sits about 290 feet (or 88 meters) above sea level. This elevation tells us how high the land is compared to the ocean.
Where is Cronin?
Cronin is found within Anderson County, Texas. It's also considered part of the Palestine, Texas micropolitan area. A micropolitan area is like a smaller version of a big city area. It includes a main town and the smaller communities around it that are connected.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Cronin does not have its own separate city government. Instead, it is governed by the county it is in, which is Anderson County, Texas. People living in unincorporated areas still get services like roads and law enforcement from the county.
