Frognot, Texas facts for kids
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Frognot, Texas
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 Frognot, Texas
Location in Texas
Frognot, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin |
| Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379811 |
Frognot is a small, quiet place in Collin County, Texas. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government. You can find Frognot east of Blue Ridge, right along FM 981 in the great U.S. state of Texas.
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Discovering Frognot's Past
Frognot might be small, but it has an interesting history! It's a place where people lived and worked together.
The Famous Frognot Store
A very important part of Frognot's history is the Frognot General Store. It was opened in 1926 by a couple named Otis and Hazel Dixon. This store was more than just a place to buy things.
What Was Sold at the Store?
The Dixons sold many useful items at their store. You could buy gasoline for your car, which cost only 10 cents a gallon back then! They also sold everyday foods like salt, bread, and milk. Sometimes, they even sold fresh vegetables from their own garden. Otis Dixon also raised special Black Angus cattle. He sold their beef long before it became a popular, high-quality meat.
A Community Meeting Place
The Frognot General Store was a central spot for everyone living nearby. It was a place where neighbors could meet, chat, and catch up. Important ideas for the community were often discussed there. For example, the idea to create the Frognot Water Supply Corporation started at this very store. The store served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in the late 1980s.
