Groesbeck, Texas facts for kids
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Groesbeck, Texas
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The Friendly City
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Location of Groesbeck, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Limestone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.37 sq mi (11.33 km2) |
| • Land | 4.34 sq mi (11.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 567 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,631 |
| • Density | 980.18/sq mi (378.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76642
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-31280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1358461 |
Groesbeck is a city in Limestone County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat, which means it is the main town where the county government offices are located.
In 2020, about 3,631 people lived in Groesbeck. The community was named after a person who worked for the railroad.
History
The city of Groesbeck was officially started as a town in 1869. This happened thanks to the Houston and Texas Central Railroad. It was named after Abram Groesbeeck, who was a director for the railroad company. The spelling of the town's name changed a little over time to make it simpler.
Groesbeck began to set up its city government in 1871. In 1873, it became the county seat of Limestone County. This made it an important center for the area.
Near Groesbeck, you can find the Old Fort Parker Historical Site. This site helps tell the story of Cynthia Ann Parker. She was captured by the Comanche people and later became the mother of Quanah Parker, who was a very important Comanche chief.
Geography
Groesbeck is located in Texas. The city covers about 3.8 square miles (9.8 square kilometers) of land. It is situated where State Highways 14 and 164 meet.
Groesbeck is the closest town to the historic Old Fort Parker. This fort has been rebuilt exactly as it was originally. Every December, the fort hosts a special Christmas event.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 402 | — | |
| 1890 | 663 | 64.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,462 | 120.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,454 | −0.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,522 | 4.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,059 | 35.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,272 | 10.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,182 | −4.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,498 | 14.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,396 | −4.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,373 | 40.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,185 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,291 | 34.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,328 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,631 | −16.1% | |
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In 2020, there were 3,631 people living in Groesbeck. The city is home to a diverse group of people. About 53% of the residents were White, and about 19% were Black or African American. Around 23% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Library
Groesbeck has one public library. You can find it at 601 W. Yeagua St., which is also known as Highway 164.
Education
The Groesbeck Independent School District serves the city of Groesbeck. This school district includes five different schools:
- Preschool
- H.O. Whitehurst
- Enge Washington
- Groesbeck Middle School
- Groesbeck High School
Notable people
Many interesting people have connections to Groesbeck:
- Joe Don Baker, an actor, was born in Groesbeck in 1936.
- Larry Dossey, a doctor, was born in Groesbeck in 1940.
- Lafayette L. Foster was a politician and journalist. He lived in Groesbeck and was elected to office there. He also became President of the A&M College of Texas.
- Clay Hammond, an R&B singer and songwriter, was born in Groesbeck in 1936.
- John E. Hatley, a former master sergeant in the United States Army, attended high school in Groesbeck.
- Lenoy Jones, a player in the National Football League (NFL), played for Groesbeck High School.
- Garland Roark, an author known for books like Wake of the Red Witch, was born in Groesbeck.
- Kenneth Sims was the very first player chosen in the 1982 NFL draft. He was added to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2021 and played for Groesbeck High School.
- Frankie Smith, an NFL player, also played for Groesbeck High School.
- John Westbrook was the first African American to play football in the Southwest Conference. He was born in Groesbeck in 1947.
See also
In Spanish: Groesbeck (Texas) para niños
