Mabank, Texas facts for kids
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Mabank, Texas
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Train depot, July 2019
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Location of Mabank in Kaufman County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Kaufman, Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.63 sq mi (19.77 km2) |
| • Land | 7.56 sq mi (19.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,475 |
| • Density | 848.6/sq mi (327.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75147
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| Area code(s) | 430, 903 |
| FIPS code | 48-45324 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412931 |
Mabank is a town located in Texas, United States. It's special because it's in two different counties: Henderson County and Kaufman County! In 2020, about 4,050 people lived there. The town's name is pronounced "MAY-bank".
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History of Mabank
How Mabank Began
Before Mabank existed in the early 1900s, there was a community called Lawndale. It started in the late 1880s. Lawndale was known for its farms, especially for growing cotton.
However, the new Texas Trunk Railroad line didn't go through Lawndale. It passed about one mile away. Two ranchers, Mr. Mason and Mr. Eubank, saw an opportunity. They decided to use the railroad to their advantage.
The Naming of Mabank
Mason and Eubank set aside one square mile of their land near the railroad. They named this new place "Mabank". The name "Mabank" is a combination of their last names: Mason and Eubank.
Since the new town was right on the railroad and only a mile from Lawndale, many people moved. Citizens, churches, and businesses from Lawndale decided to relocate to Mabank. Even the local newspaper, the Lawndale Courier, moved and changed its name to the Mabank Courier. This happened quite quickly, over about two years.
Growth of the Town
For a while, Mabank's population stayed about the same. But then, in 1965, something big happened. The Cedar Creek Reservoir was completed. This large lake helped the town grow. Since then, Mabank's population has increased. Many people who live in Mabank today are related to the original Mason and Eubank families.
Geography of Mabank
Mabank is found in the southeastern part of Kaufman County. The town's borders even stretch south into Henderson County.
Roads and Location
U.S. Route 175 is a main road that goes through the northern side of Mabank. If you drive northwest on this road, you'll reach Kaufman in about 21 miles. If you drive southeast, you'll get to Athens in about 18 miles. The big city of Dallas is about 54 miles northwest of Mabank.
Land and Water
The town of Mabank covers a total area of about 18.7 square kilometers (about 7.2 square miles). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (or 0.45%), is covered by water.
Mabank's Population
Population Over Time
Mabank has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
- 1930: 963 people
- 1940: 988 people
- 1950: 896 people
- 1960: 944 people
- 1970: 1,239 people
- 1980: 1,443 people
- 1990: 1,739 people
- 2000: 2,151 people
- 2010: 3,035 people
- 2020: 4,050 people
In 2023, it was estimated that about 6,396 people lived in Mabank.
Who Lives in Mabank?
As of the 2020 census, there were 4,050 people living in Mabank. Most people in Mabank are White (about 79%). Other groups include Black or African American (about 3%), Asian (about 2%), Native American, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed backgrounds. About 11% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Mabank
Students in Mabank attend schools that are part of the Mabank Independent School District. This district includes several schools for different age groups:
- Central Elementary
- Southside Elementary
- Lakeview Elementary
- Mabank Intermediate School
- Mabank Jr. High
- Mabank High School
Parks and Recreation
Mabank is located right on the northern and eastern edges of the Cedar Creek Reservoir. This large lake is a very popular spot! Many people from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area visit the reservoir on weekends to enjoy outdoor activities.
Notable People from Mabank
Some well-known people have connections to Mabank:
- Lindley Beckworth: He was a former U.S. Congressman and a judge.
- Randal Tye Thomas: He became the mayor of Gun Barrel City, Texas when he was only 21 years old, serving from 2000 to 2001.
See also
In Spanish: Mabank (Texas) para niños
