Crecy, Texas Explained

Official Name:Crecy, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Crecy
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Trinity
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:361
Coordinates:31.2014°N -95.0553°W
Area Code:430 & 903
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1381714

Crecy is an unincorporated community located in Trinity County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 15 in 2000. It is located within the Huntsville, Texas micropolitan area.

History

The area in what is known as Crecy today was first settled sometime after the American Civil War by a family surnamed Terry. A post office was established at Crecy in 1899 and remained in operation until 1936. The community had 25 residents and two general stores in 1900. Its decline started in the 1930s. A store and a few scattered houses remained in 1990. The population was 15 in 2000.

Geography

Crecy is located on Farm to Market Road 233, 11miles northeast of Groveton in northeastern Trinity County.

Education

Crecy is served by the Centerville Independent School District.