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Forestburg, Texas
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 Forestburg, Texas
Location in Texas
Forestburg, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montague |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1357570 |
Forestburg is a small community in Montague County, Texas, United States. It is not an official city, but rather an unincorporated community. In the year 2000, about 50 people lived there.
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History of Forestburg
Forestburg was first settled in the early 1850s. Some of the first cattle farmers were Austin Perryman, Wash Williams, and Bob Clark. For a while, the area did not grow much. This was because of frequent raids by Native American tribes.
How Forestburg Got Its Name
The community was first called Horn Hill. Later, its name changed to Forest Hill. This new name came from a group of live oak trees in the area. But postal workers found another town named Forest Hill in Texas. So, the name was changed again to Forestburg. A post office opened in 1876.
Growth and Changes Over Time
By 1876, Forestburg had about 200 residents. There were several businesses, like places that cut wood (sawmills) and cleaned cotton (cotton gins). The population grew to 372 people by 1900. At that time, the community also got a telephone line.
However, the number of people living in Forestburg later went down. By the mid-1920s, there were 212 residents. In the mid-1950s, the population dropped to 100. There were still eight businesses open then. The population stayed around 100 from the mid-1970s to the early 1990s. The post office and eight businesses were still there. By 2000, the population had gone down to 50 people.
Tornadoes in Forestburg
Forestburg has experienced some strong storms. On May 29, 1946, a tornado hit the community. It caused damage to homes. Another powerful tornado struck Forestburg on May 7, 1995. This storm caused significant damage and affected livestock in the area.
The ZIP Code for Forestburg is 76239.
Where is Forestburg?
Forestburg is located in the southeastern part of Montague County. You can find it where several roads meet. These roads are Farm to Market Roads 455, 1655, 922, and 677.
Nearby Towns
- It is about 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Montague.
- It is about 23 miles (37 km) east of Bowie.
- It is about 32 miles (51 km) northwest of Denton.
Forestburg's Climate
The weather in Forestburg has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild or cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa."
Fun Things to Do
Forestburg Rodeo
Each summer, Forestburg hosts a fun event called the Forestburg Rodeo. People can watch exciting activities like calf roping, barrel racing, and bull riding.
Learning in Forestburg
Forestburg had the very first school in Montague County, which opened in 1858.
Today, the community is served by the Forestburg Independent School District. Students attend Forestburg High School. The high school sports teams are known as the Longhorns.
School History and Events
On May 17, 1889, a tornado affected the Forestburg School. This event caused damage and disruption.
