Simms, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Simms, Bowie County, Texas
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 Simms, Texas
Location in Texas
Simms, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75574
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| Area code(s) | 903 & 430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1364265 |
Simms is a small, unincorporated community in Bowie County, Texas. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town. Simms is located in the state of Texas, United States. It is also part of the larger Texarkana metropolitan area. In the year 2000, about 240 people lived in Simms.
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A Look Back: The History of Simms
The community of Simms was named after G.W. Simms. He helped start a post office there in 1890. Just two years later, in 1892, Simms began to grow. It had a gristmill, which grinds grain, a gin for cotton, and a store. About 50 people lived there at that time.
By 1914, the number of people living in Simms grew to 150. However, during the 1930s, the population went back down to 50. Simms started to grow again in the 1940s. By 1982, the community had four different businesses. The population also jumped to 240 people and stayed at that number through the year 2000.
Where is Simms? Geography and Climate
Simms is located in the southwestern part of Bowie County. It is about 9 miles (14 kilometers) southwest of a place called Boston, Texas.
What's the Weather Like?
The weather in Simms has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, meaning not too cold, but sometimes cool. According to a system that classifies climates, Simms has a "humid subtropical climate." This is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps. It means there's a lot of moisture in the air, especially in summer.
Learning in Simms: Education
Students who live in the Simms area attend schools run by the Simms Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing education to the children and teens in the community.
Famous Faces from Simms
- Rac Slider, a well-known baseball player, was born in Simms. He played as an infielder and later became a coach for the Boston Red Sox baseball team before he retired.
