Marshall Creek, Texas facts for kids
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Marshall Creek, Texas
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Former Town
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Location within the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
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| • Total | 431 |
| • Density | 1,874/sq mi (723.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-46782 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388543 |
Marshall Creek was a small town in Denton County, Texas, United States. In the year 2000, about 431 people lived there. Marshall Creek used to be an independent town. However, in late 2007, it joined with its neighbor, Roanoke, Texas.
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History of Marshall Creek
People started moving to the Marshall Creek area in the late 1960s. They were looking for affordable land and a country lifestyle.
Becoming an Official Town
Marshall Creek did not have its own formal government until 1983. The residents decided to make it an official town. This was done to prevent nearby cities from taking over the area. If a larger city had taken over, it could have meant higher taxes and more rules for the residents.
The town was named after a nearby park. This park was managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Marshall Creek was originally designed to be a place where people could buy land for manufactured (or 'mobile') homes at a good price.
Joining with Roanoke
In 2007, Marshall Creek voters made an important decision. They were asked if they wanted their town to join with the nearby town of Roanoke.
The Vote to Consolidate
On May 12, 2007, Marshall Creek residents voted on this idea. Most of them approved it, with 72 votes for joining and only 18 against.
Later, on November 6, 2007, Roanoke voters also had their say. They voted to welcome Marshall Creek into their town. A large majority, 83% of Roanoke voters, agreed to the consolidation. The official process was completed on November 19, 2007. After this date, Marshall Creek officially became part of Roanoke.
Geography of the Former Town
The area where Marshall Creek used to be is located at 33°1′4″N 97°12′31″W / 33.01778°N 97.20861°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covered a total area of 0.6 square kilometers (0.2 square miles). All of this area was land, with no water.
Population Information
In the year 2000, Marshall Creek had 431 people living in 153 households. Out of these, 108 were families. The town had about 723.5 people per square kilometer.
Who Lived There?
- About 27.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 11.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 18.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Marshall Creek was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 108 males.
Education Services
Children in Marshall Creek attended schools in the Northwest Independent School District.
