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Timpson, Texas
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Water tower near U.S. Route 59 (Future Interstate 69) in Timpson
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Location of Timpson, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.52 sq mi (6.52 km2) |
| • Land | 2.51 sq mi (6.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 989 |
| • Density | 451.43/sq mi (174.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75975
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-73076 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412071 |
| Website | http://www.cityoftimpson.com Website |
Timpson is a small city located in Shelby County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 989 people lived there. The city got its name from T.B. Timpson, who was a railroad engineer.
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History of Timpson
Timpson was started in 1885. This happened when the Houston, East and West Texas Railway arrived. The railroad was very important for the town's growth.
The city's population was largest in 1925. At that time, Timpson was important for shipping lignite, which is a type of coal.
In the 1930s and 1940s, Timpson became famous. This was thanks to a popular song by Tex Ritter. The song was called 'Tenaha, Timpson, Bobo, and Blair'. It mentioned several towns in Shelby County.
Geography of Timpson
Timpson covers about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
The city is located where two major roads meet. These are U.S. Route 59 and U.S. Route 84. U.S. Route 59 will become Interstate 69 in the future.
Most towns have streets that run north and south. But Timpson is different. It was built around the railroad tracks. Because of this, its streets run at an angle. They are about 43 degrees "off" from the usual north-south direction.
When Timpson officially became a city, a map made by Charlie Noblet was used. This map is still the official map of the city today.
People of Timpson
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 518 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,528 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,526 | −0.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,545 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,494 | −3.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,455 | −2.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,120 | −23.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,254 | 12.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,164 | −7.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,029 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,094 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,155 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 989 | −14.4% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 503 | 50.86% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 317 | 32.05% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0.3% |
| Asian (NH) | 5 | 0.51% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.3% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 41 | 4.15% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 | 11.83% |
| Total | 989 |
In 2020, the city of Timpson had 989 people. There were 505 households and 279 families living there.
Back in 2000, there were 1,094 people in Timpson. About 27% of households had children under 18. Many households (about 38%) were married couples.
The average household had 2.40 people. The average family had 3.18 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 29% were under 18. About 22% were 65 or older. The average age in the city was 37 years old.
Education in Timpson
Students in Timpson attend public schools. These schools are part of the Timpson Independent School District. The high school team is known as the Timpson High School Bears.
Local Media
The Light and Champion is a local news company. It has been operating for over 140 years. It provides news for Shelby County and Logansport, Louisiana.
The Light and Champion publishes a weekly newspaper. They also have a free weekly paper called The Merchandiser. You can find their news online at www.lightandchampion.com and on Facebook. Moser Community Media owns the company.
Lake Timpson
Lake Timpson is a man-made lake in Shelby County, Texas. It is used for fun activities like fishing. The lake is located at 31.8443 latitude and -94.4291 longitude. It is 318 feet (97 meters) above sea level.
The Lake Timpson Dam was finished in 1956. It is built on Blackwater Creek. The dam is made of earth. It is 30 feet (9 meters) tall and 1,480 feet (451 meters) long.
The most popular fish in Lake Timpson is the largemouth bass. There are many bass, and it's a great place to fish for them. The lake has a special rule: bass between 14 and 21 inches must be released. This helps grow big, trophy-sized bass.
You can also find crappie and catfish in the lake. However, there are not as many of them. Bluegill and redear sunfish are also present. These are good for younger or new anglers to catch.
Notable People
- Bert Coan, a football player, was born in Timpson.
- Ardath Mayhar, a writer of fantasy and science fiction, was born in Timpson.
See also
In Spanish: Timpson (Texas) para niños
