Flint, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Flint
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 Flint
Location in Texas
Flint
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
75762
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| GNIS feature ID | 1335957 |
Flint is a small place in southeastern Smith County, Texas, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Flint is located along a road called FM 2493. It's south of a bigger city named Tyler. Tyler is the main city, or county seat, of Smith County. Flint sits about 522 feet (159 meters) above sea level. Even though it's not a city, Flint has its own post office and a special mail code, which is 75762.
History of Flint
The community of Flint got its name from a local landowner. His name was Robert P. Flynt. However, when the post office started in 1887, there was a small mistake. The postmaster, Charles B. Brown, accidentally misspelled the name on the official forms. He wrote "Flint" instead of "Flynt." That's how the community got its current spelling!
Flint's Climate
Flint is in a part of the world that has a humid subtropical climate. This means the area usually has warm, wet summers and mild winters. It often gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
Famous People from Flint
- William Clark Green, a well-known Country music singer and guitarist, is from Flint.
