Hopewell, Houston County, Texas facts for kids
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Hopewell, Houston County, Texas
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 Hopewell, Houston County, Texas
Location in Texas
Hopewell, Houston County, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 22 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Hopewell is a very small, unincorporated community located in Houston County, Texas, United States. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government. In the year 2000, only about 22 people lived there.
A Look at Hopewell's History
Hopewell was first settled before the year 1900. No one knows exactly who started the community. Even at its busiest time in 1930, Hopewell was mostly just a church and a few houses.
During World War II, many people moved away from Hopewell. However, a few residents stayed in the area until the 1990s. By then, it was a very spread-out community with homes far apart. The last time its population was counted was in 2000, when 22 people lived there.
Where is Hopewell Located?
Hopewell is found along U.S. Route 287. It is about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of a town called Pennington. This area is in the east-central part of Houston County.
Education in Hopewell
Hopewell used to have its own school in the mid-1960s. Today, any students living in the Hopewell area attend schools in the Crockett Independent School District.
