Gause, Texas facts for kids

Location of Gause in the state of Texas.

Gause is a small community located in Milam County, Texas, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau counted 275 people living in Gause.

Where is Gause Located?

Gause is found along two important roads: U.S. Highway 79 and U.S. Route 190. It is about 16 miles southeast of a town called Cameron. It's also about 29 miles west of the cities of Bryan and College Station.

Sugarloaf Mountain: A Special Place

Near Gause is a place called Sugarloaf Mountain. This is the highest point in all of Milam County. The Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma bought this 60-acre area. They did this because Sugarloaf Mountain is a very important and sacred place to their tribe. It will soon become part of a historical park.

How Gause Began and Grew

The community of Gause is named after William J. Gause. He was a settler who moved to this area in 1872. He built his home using lumber he brought from Montgomery.

Early Development and Growth

In 1873, William Gause helped the International-Great Northern Railroad. He gave them land for their tracks. This helped the area grow quickly. A post office opened in Gause in 1874. A building that served as both a school and a church was built in 1876.

By 1884, Gause had about 300 residents. There were also two cotton gins and two churches. Gause became a key place for farmers in Milam County. They would ship their corn, cotton, and cottonseed oil from here. The Gause Independent School District was started in 1905.

Changes Over Time

Gause was at its busiest around 1915, with about 1,000 people living there. But over the next few decades, the community slowly became smaller. Its bank closed in 1927. As fewer businesses stayed in Gause and cars became popular, the local economy slowed down.

By the 1960s, the population had dropped to 278 residents. This was down from 750 people in the 1940s. However, in the late 1980s, more people started moving to Gause. They would live there and travel to jobs in nearby factories. In 1990, Gause had 400 residents and eight businesses. The population stayed the same in 2000. Even though it's not a city, Gause still has its own working post office.

Learning in Gause

Kids in Gause get their public education from the Gause Independent School District. This school district has one campus. It teaches about 150 students from pre-kindergarten up to eighth grade.

People of Gause

Gause is home to a diverse group of people. In the 2020 census, 275 people lived there. Most residents were White, with smaller numbers of Black, Native American, and multiracial people. About 10% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Famous People From Gause

Several well-known people have connections to Gause:

• Lance Archer (born 1977) is a professional wrestler. He is currently with All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
• Ruthie Foster (born 1964) is a talented singer-songwriter. She is known for her blues and folk music.
• Ox Miller (1915–2007) was a professional baseball pitcher. He played mainly for the St. Louis Browns.
• Jo-Jo Moore (1908–2001) was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Reds.
• Bob Wills (1905–1975) was a famous Western swing musician. He was the bandleader of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys.