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Jenkins, Texas
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 Jenkins, Texas
Location in Texas
Jenkins, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Morris |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378496 |
Jenkins is a small, quiet place in Morris County, Texas. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
A Look at Jenkins' History
Jenkins is located near the Ellison Creek Reservoir. You can find it about five miles from Daingerfield, right off U.S. Route 259. In 1940, about 40 people lived there. By 1984, the community had a church and a few local businesses.
Schooling in Jenkins
Students who live in Jenkins attend schools within the Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District. This school district helps make sure kids in the area get their education.
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