Gober, Texas facts for kids
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Gober, Texas
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 Gober, Texas
Location in Texas
Gober, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Fannin |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
75443
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| GNIS feature ID | 1381921 |
Gober is a small place in southeastern Fannin County, Texas, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own official city government.
Gober is located about 650 feet (198 meters) above sea level. Even though it's not a city, Gober has its own post office. This post office first opened way back in 1879. It uses the ZIP code 75443.
History of Gober
Gober has an interesting history that goes back to the 1840s.
How Gober Got Its Name
When Gober was first started in the 1840s, it had a different name. It was called "Grittersville." Later, in 1885, the name was changed to Gober. This new name was chosen to honor the Gober family. They were important people who built the community's very first mill.
Changes Over Time
Gober was at its busiest and most active in the 1930s. Since then, the community has become a bit smaller. Today, Gober is found where two roads meet. These roads are called FM 68 and FM 271.
