Knott, Texas facts for kids
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Knott, Texas
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 Knott, Texas
Location in Texas
Knott, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Howard |
| Elevation | 2,612 ft (796 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
79748
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| GNIS feature ID | 1339195 |
Knott is a small, quiet place in Howard County, Texas, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own city government. Knott is located in the northwestern part of Howard County, near a road called FM 846. It's also northwest of Big Spring, which is the main town for the county. Knott is about 2,612 feet (796 meters) above sea level. Even though it's not a city, Knott has its own post office and a special mail code, which is 79748.
About Knott, Texas
Knott and a nearby place called West Knott were named after a rancher. His name was Calvin Stevenson Knott. He was one of the very first people to settle and live in this area.
What People Do in Knott
Agriculture is very important in the Knott area. This means that farming is a big part of the local way of life. Long ago, farmers grew a lot of watermelons. These watermelons were a big part of the local money-making. Today, growing cotton is the main type of farming. Cotton is now the most important crop in the area.
Knott's Climate
Knott has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it's often dry, but not a complete desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. On climate maps, this type of weather is shown as "BSk."
