Springtown, Texas facts for kids
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Springtown, Texas
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Downtown Springtown, Texas
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Location of Springtown in Parker County
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 Springtown, Texas
Location in Texas
Springtown, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Parker, Wise |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.04 sq mi (7.86 km2) |
| • Land | 3.04 sq mi (7.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,064 |
| • Density | 1,007.9/sq mi (389.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76082
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| Area code(s) | 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-69800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379105 |
Springtown is a town in Parker County and Wise County, Texas, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 3,064.
History
Originally named Littleton's Springs by Joseph Ward, an early settler, the community was renamed Springtown in the mid-1870s. Springtown's post office opened in 1875. Springtown was incorporated in 1884.
Population growth slowed during and after the Great Depression, but resumed after 1960 due to commuters to and from Fort Worth.
Springtown was the site of College Hill Institute. The school was chartered by the State of Texas in 1884. It operated for ten years, and closed in 1894.
Geography
Springtown is located at 32°58′3″N 97°40′57″W / 32.96750°N 97.68250°W (32.967500, –97.682599).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Springtown has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 166 | — | |
| 1890 | 657 | 295.8% | |
| 1960 | 859 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,194 | 39.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,658 | 38.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,740 | 4.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,062 | 18.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,658 | 28.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,064 | 15.3% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 2,449 | 79.93% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 26 | 0.85% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 29 | 0.95% |
| Asian (NH) | 13 | 0.42% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.1% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 153 | 4.99% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 391 | 12.76% |
| Total | 3,064 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,064 people, 1,018 households, and 761 families residing in the city.
Gallery
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Springtown Tabernacle
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Dr. George and Ruth Jones House
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First United Methodist Church
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Downtown Springtown, Texas
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Eureka Lodge No. 317
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Notable people
- Ona Dodd, Major League Baseball player.
- William H. Murray, student at College Hill Institute and Governor of Oklahoma.
- Jim Marrs, journalist and public relations consultant best known for his books and articles on a wide range of alleged cover-ups and conspiracies.
See also
In Spanish: Springtown (Texas) para niños
