Normangee, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Normangee, Texas
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Normangee welcome sign, March 2016
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| Motto(s):
"The Deerest Place in Texas"
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Location of Normangee, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Leon, Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 495 |
| • Density | 632.62/sq mi (244.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77871
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-51840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413052 |
Normangee is a small town located in Texas, United States. It is found in both Leon and Madison counties. As of the 2020 census, about 495 people live there.
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History of Normangee
How Normangee Began
In the early 1900s, new railroads were being built across Texas. The Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway and the Houston and Texas Central Railway were constructed between Houston and Dallas around 1904–1905. These railroads passed through land owned by Robert Rogers. This land was about two miles west of an older community called Rogers Prairie.
Naming the Town
Because the railroads needed towns every eight miles, a new town was planned. On January 26, 1907, S.B. Phillips officially recorded the plans for this new town. It was built where the Old San Antonio Road met the two new railroads. The railroad officials decided to name the new town after Norman G. Kittrell. He was the county judge of Leon County at that time. Since there was already a town named Norman, Oklahoma, the new Texas town was named Normangee.
Geography of Normangee
Where Normangee is Located
Normangee covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Most of Normangee is in Leon County, but a small part of the town extends into Madison County.
People of Normangee
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Normangee has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census years:
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Normangee's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, 495 people lived in Normangee. There were 315 households and 249 families in the town.
Education in Normangee
Local Schools
The town of Normangee is served by the Normangee Independent School District. Students in Normangee attend schools within this district. The local high school is Normangee High School, and their sports teams are known as the Panthers.
Economy of Normangee
Local Businesses
Normangee has a local economy with over 100 small businesses. These businesses help the town run smoothly. You can find banks, grocery stores, antique shops, thrift stores, health care services, and suppliers for agriculture.
Notable People from Normangee
- William Womack Heath: He was a US ambassador to Sweden.
- Joseph Jones: He is a professional basketball player who used to play for Texas A&M.
- Lester Roloff: He was a religious leader from Corpus Christi. He passed away in a plane crash near Normangee in 1982.
See also
In Spanish: Normangee para niños
