Trinity, Texas facts for kids
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Trinity, Texas
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Trinity Municipal Building, housing the volunteer fire department, the police department and city hall
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"You'll never want to leave!"
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Location of Trinity, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Trinity |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.79 sq mi (9.82 km2) |
| • Land | 3.79 sq mi (9.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,343 |
| • Density | 726.98/sq mi (280.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75862
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-73664 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412096 |
| Website | City of Trinity, Texas |
Trinity is a city located in Trinity County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 2,343 people lived there. It's a small city with a rich history.
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History
Trinity was started in 1872. It was built on land bought from the New York and Texas Land Company. The town grew around a train station for the Houston and Great Northern Railroad.
The town was first called Trinity Station, named after the Trinity River. Later, its name changed to Trinity City, and then simply Trinity. The town officially became a city in 1910.
Civilian Conservation Corps
On June 8, 1933, a camp for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was set up near Trinity. The CCC was a program during the Great Depression that gave young men jobs. They worked on projects like building roads and telephone lines to help prevent forest fires.
Texas Long Leaf Lumber Company
In 1907, the Thompson Brothers' Lumber Company built a large sawmill in Trinity. This mill was later bought by the Texas Long Leaf Lumber Company in 1922. For many years, this company was very successful at making lumber from Yellow Pine and other trees.
During World War II, the mill produced a lot of lumber, helping with the war effort. It was one of the biggest employers in Trinity. When the mill closed in 1955, it had a big impact on the town's economy.
A Historical Conflict
On August 7, 1872, a disagreement happened at John Gates' Saloon involving John Wesley Hardin and Phil Sublet. After a brief peace, the conflict continued in the streets and a dry goods store. This event is a notable part of Trinity's early history.
Geography
Trinity covers about 3.8 square miles (9.8 square kilometers) of land. It is located about 80 miles (129 km) north of Houston.
Milltown was a community on the edge of Trinity. It was where the workers for the town's lumber mill lived. It had many houses, separated for white and Black workers.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 856 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,363 | — | |
| 1930 | 2,036 | 49.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,217 | 8.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,054 | −7.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,787 | −13.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,512 | 40.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,620 | 4.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,648 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,721 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,697 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,343 | −13.1% | |
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Trinity's population has changed over the years. In 2020, there were 2,343 people living in the city.
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,136 | 48.48% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 603 | 25.74% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0.13% |
| Asian (NH) | 8 | 0.34% |
| Other Race (NH) | 6 | 0.26% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 72 | 3.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 515 | 21.98% |
| Total | 2,343 |
In 2020, there were 1,134 households and 717 families in Trinity. The city's population includes people of different backgrounds.
Arts and Culture
Old Red Schoolhouse
The Old Red Schoolhouse was finished in 1915. This special building was a school for 80 years. When it was planned to be torn down in the 1990s, people who cared about its history worked to save it. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Education
Students in Trinity attend schools in the Trinity Independent School District. The city also has a public library called the Blanche K. Werner Public Library.
Media
The local newspaper, The Trinity Standard, is published every week. In the past, Trinity had other newspapers like The Trinity Tribune and The Trinity Times.
Jobs and Businesses
Trinity was once known for its lumber industry, with the Texas Longleaf Lumber Co. being the main employer until it closed in 1955.
Today, people in Trinity work in many different fields. The largest number of jobs are in healthcare, retail, and food services.
Trinity Steel Fabricators, Inc.
Trinity Steel Fabricators was started in 1976. This company works with steel. In 2014, they bought another steel company in Trinity.
Local Healthcare Facilities
Trinity has healthcare facilities for its residents. These include places like Avalon Place Nursing Home and Trinity Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, which provide care for people who need it.
Higginbotham Brothers
Higginbotham Brothers is a company that sells hardware and sporting goods. They have been serving Texas since 1881 and have a store in Trinity.
City Services
Fire Department
The Trinity Volunteer Fire Department started on February 14, 1914. It began with 12 volunteers. Today, the firefighters have special training and certifications to help keep the community safe.
Healthcare Services
CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Clinics opened a clinic in Trinity on August 7, 2017. This clinic provides outpatient care. There are plans for a local hospital to reopen in the future.
Post Office
Trinity's post office was first set up on February 28, 1872. The building used today was finished in August 1941. It helps the community send and receive mail.
Famous People from Trinity
- Linda Ellerbee, a well-known journalist.
- William Goyen, a novelist born in Trinity in 1915.
- Rebert H. Harris, a Gospel singer born in Trinity in 1916.
- Ollie Matson, a famous NFL football player, born in Trinity in 1930.
- Charlie Wilson, a Texas politician.
Gallery
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Trinity Chapel A.M.E. Church, built in 1890.
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A mural called "Lumber Manufacturing" by Jerry Bywaters, painted in 1942 inside the Post Office.
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Dorcas Wills Memorial Baptist Church, built in 1934.
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The Wildman statue by Jim Robertson, created in 2000.
See also
In Spanish: Trinity (Texas) para niños
