DeBerry, Texas facts for kids
DeBerry (sometimes written as De Berry) is a small place in Panola County, Texas, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own city government. About 3,305 people live there.
Where is DeBerry Located?
DeBerry is found in northeastern Panola County. You can find it where U.S. Highway 79 meets Farm Roads 31 and 1794. It is about fourteen miles northeast of a town called Carthage. Its exact location is 32°18′12″N 94°10′00″W / 32.30333°N 94.16667°W.
DeBerry's History
Before the Civil War, this community was known as Evergreen. Its name changed to DeBerry to honor Alfred Wesley De Berry. He was a local citizen and a legislator, which means he helped make laws.
A post office opened in DeBerry in 1874. By 1885, about 150 people lived there. The population grew to 300 in the early 1890s. However, it became smaller in the 1910s.
In the 1920s, oil was found nearby. This discovery caused the population to grow again. By 1929, about 250 people called DeBerry home. The number of residents stayed around 200 for many years after that. Even though it's not a city, DeBerry still has its own post office today.
Learning in DeBerry
Students in DeBerry attend public schools run by the Elysian Fields Independent School District. This school district is based in the nearby community of Elysian Fields. It serves students in parts of Harrison County and Panola County.
DeBerry's Climate
The weather in DeBerry 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 often shown as "Cfa."
