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Fred
Frederick
Fred is located in Texas
Fred
Fred
Location in Texas
Fred is located in the United States
Fred
Fred
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Texas
County Tyler
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
77616
Area code(s) 409
GNIS feature ID 1357699

Fred is a small, quiet place in southeastern Tyler County, Texas, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, the county government helps manage things for the people living there.

About Fred

Fred is located in the eastern part of Texas. It is about 40 miles (or 64 kilometers) north of a larger city called Beaumont. This area is part of a special natural region known as the Big Thicket.

What is the Big Thicket?

The Big Thicket is a very unique natural area in Southeast Texas. It's famous for having many different kinds of plants and animals. It's like a giant natural museum where you can find swamps, forests, and prairies all in one place.

Many people visit the Big Thicket to explore nature. It's a great spot for hiking, bird watching, and learning about different ecosystems.

Life in an Unincorporated Community

Living in an unincorporated community like Fred means that local services are provided by the county. This can include things like roads, law enforcement, and sometimes even schools. Residents pay taxes to the county, and the county uses those funds to provide these services.

People in unincorporated communities often enjoy a quieter lifestyle. They might have more space and a strong sense of community.

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