Mound City, Texas facts for kids
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Mound City, Texas
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 Mound City, Texas
Location in Texas
Mound City, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson, Houston |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 430 & 903 |
Mound City, also known as Houston's Mound, is a small, unincorporated community in Texas, USA. It is located across two counties: Houston and Anderson. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but no local government of its own. The part of Mound City in Anderson County is near the Palestine, Texas micropolitan area.
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History of Mound City
How Mound City Got Its Name
Mound City was founded in the 1840s. It was first known as Houston's Mound. The name came from the area's higher ground, which looked like a mound.
Life in Mound City Before World War II
Before World War II, Mound City was a busy little town. In 1930, it had a general store, a church, and several homes. People lived and worked there, making it a lively community.
Mound City's Decline After the War
During World War II, many people from Mound City joined the military. Others moved to bigger cities to find jobs. This caused the town's population to shrink. Since the 1960s, there haven't been many people living there. Only a few houses remain today.
Geography of Mound City
Mound City is located on Farm to Market Road 2022. This road runs along the border between Anderson and Houston counties. It is about 2 mi (3.2 km) north of Percilla. The community is also about 12 mi (19 km) from Grapeland.
Education for Mound City Students
Mound City was never big enough to have its own school. So, students from Mound City went to school in nearby Percilla. Later, the Percilla school joined with the Grapeland Independent School District.
Students living on the Anderson County side of Mound City now attend schools in the Slocum Independent School District. This likely happened when Percilla's school system changed.
