Friday, Texas facts for kids
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Friday, Texas
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 Friday, Texas
Location in Texas
Friday, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Trinity |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 936 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379803 |
Friday is a small, unincorporated community in Trinity County, Texas, United States. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2000, about 99 people lived there. It's part of the wider Huntsville area.
A Look Back: Friday's History
The community of Friday started a long time ago. It was first known as Ellis Prairie. This name came from Benjamin Ellis, who received land there in 1839. People began settling in the area around the time of the American Civil War.
A post office opened in Friday in 1903. It served the community for many years before closing in 1955. In 1914, Friday was a busy little place. It had a general store, a machine called a cotton gin (used to separate cotton fibers), and a gristmill (which ground grain into flour).
By 1947, the store and post office were still there. About 50 people lived in Friday at that time. Mail for the community was then delivered from a nearby town called Groveton. By the 1990s, Friday still had a store, a community center, a cemetery, and several homes. The number of people living in Friday changed over the years. In 1990, there were 41 residents. By 2000, the population had grown to 99 people.
Where is Friday Located?
Friday is found in the northwestern part of Trinity County, Texas. It is located along a road called Farm to Market Road 1280. The community is about 9 miles (14 kilometers) northwest of Groveton.
Learning in Friday: Education
Education has been a part of Friday for a long time. The Ellis Prairie School opened in the community in 1884. Today, students living in Friday attend schools that are part of the Groveton Independent School District.
