Oakhurst, Texas facts for kids
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Oakhurst, Texas
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Location of Oakhurst, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | San Jacinto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
| • Land | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
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| • Total | 233 |
| • Density | 146/sq mi (56.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77359
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-52992 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1382413 |
Oakhurst is a small community in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place and an unincorporated community. This means it's a recognized area for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city does.
In 2010, the population of Oakhurst was 233 people. Before 2010, Oakhurst was actually a small city, but it is no longer officially a city.
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Where is Oakhurst Located?
Oakhurst is found in eastern Texas. It is located at specific coordinates: 30.740538 degrees North and 95.310563 degrees West.
The community covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in Oakhurst?
The population of Oakhurst has been counted several times over the years. In the year 2000, there were 230 people living in the community. By 2010, the population had grown slightly to 233 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 230 | — | |
| 2010 | 233 | 1.3% | |
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Who is a Famous Person from Oakhurst?
- W. Marvin Watson was born in Oakhurst in 1924. He became an important person in the United States government. He worked for President Lyndon B. Johnson. Watson served as the United States Postmaster General, which meant he was in charge of the country's mail system. He also worked as the President's Appointments Secretary and later as the White House Chief of Staff. These were very important roles in the White House.
What About Education in Oakhurst?
Students in Oakhurst attend schools that are part of the Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District. This school district serves Oakhurst and nearby areas.
See also
In Spanish: Oakhurst (Texas) para niños
