Millican, Texas facts for kids
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Millican, Texas
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Unicorporated community
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Millican post office, February 2007
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Location of Millican, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2) |
| • Land | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 240 |
| • Density | 60/sq mi (23.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77866
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-48516 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1362920 |
Millican is a small community in Brazos County, Texas, in the United States. It used to be an official town, but now it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does.
In 2010, about 240 people lived in Millican. This was more than double the number of people who lived there in 2000! Millican is part of the larger area that includes the cities of Bryan and College Station. The community is named after Robert Millican, who was the first white settler in this part of Texas.
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Millican's Past: A Former Town
Millican was once an official town with its own mayor. This happened either through an election in 1866 or a special law passed by the Texas government. However, after 1871, no one took on the roles of mayor or other town officials.
For many years, there was no local government in Millican. No taxes were collected for town services. Officials in Brazos County wanted to know if Millican was still legally a town. This was important for deciding how to provide services to the community.
In 2006, the Texas Attorney General's office made a decision. They said Millican was no longer an official town. This was because of a law from 1897. This law stated that if a town didn't have any leaders for at least 10 years, it would automatically stop being a town. This law was in effect until 1925, so Millican had automatically dissolved. This decision helped a land developer move forward with a project, as there was no town council to work with.
Where is Millican?
Millican is located in the southern part of Brazos County. It is about 14 miles (23 km) southeast of College Station.
The community covers a total area of about 4 square miles (10.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Who Lives in Millican?
The number of people living in Millican has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 108 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 240 people.
- By 2019, it was estimated that about 243 people lived there.
In 2000, there were 41 households in Millican. A household is like a home where people live together. Most households were married couples living together. About 29% of households had children under 18.
The average age of people in Millican in 2000 was 36 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18.
Learning in Millican
Students in Millican attend schools in the Navasota Independent School District. The main high school for the district is Navasota High School.
See also
In Spanish: Millican (Texas) para niños
