Woodbine, Texas facts for kids
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Woodbine, Texas
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Unincorporated community
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 Woodbine, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Cooke |
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| • Total | 246 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 940 |
Woodbine is a small place in Cooke County, Texas, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's located within the big Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area. Back in 1990, about 246 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Woodbine's History
Woodbine was first settled in 1845. But the first person to stay there permanently was R.C. Nelson, who arrived in 1864. The community officially started in 1876 on land owned by W.H. Mitchell, who also opened the first store.
How Woodbine Got Its Name
The community was first called Mineola by George Nelson. But in 1879, its name changed to Woodbine. This happened when the Denison and Pacific Railroad built tracks through the area. The new name came from the many woodbine vines growing there.
Railroad and Growth
Woodbine was the first place in Cooke County to get train service and a train station. This helped the community grow a lot! A post office opened in Woodbine in 1879 and stayed open until after 1930.
Population Changes Over Time
In 1900, Woodbine had 113 people, and this number stayed about the same for over 30 years. It dropped to 50 people in the 1940s and then to just 20 in the late 1950s. However, because it's close to the city of Gainesville, the population jumped to 248 in the late 1960s. By 1990, it had slightly decreased to 246.
Interesting Facts About Woodbine
- A special rock layer, called the Woodbine Formation, was named after this small community in 1905. This rock formation dates back to the Cretaceous period, which was a long time ago when dinosaurs lived!
- In the 1960s, Woodbine had an all-female firefighting team! This was quite unusual for the time.
- Woodbine also had a branch of the Cooke County Library starting on May 25, 1921.
- On April 6, 1955, a strong tornado, rated F3, hit Woodbine. Luckily, no one was reported to have died.
Where is Woodbine Located?
Woodbine is found in the east-central part of Cooke County. It's located where two roads, Farm to Market Road 678 and Farm to Market Road 3164, meet. It's about 8 miles (13 km) east of Gainesville.
Learning in Woodbine
Today, students in Woodbine attend schools that are part of the Callisburg Independent School District. The elementary school for the district is actually located right in the Woodbine community.
