Daphne, Texas Explained

Official Name:Daphne, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Daphne
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Franklin
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:381
Coordinates:33.2667°N -95.1297°W
Area Code:903
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1379635

Daphne is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Texas, United States.

History

The area in what is known as Daphne today was first settled in the 1850s. A post office was established at Daphne in 1895 and remained in operation until 1906, with mail being delivered to the community via special supply from Mount Vernon. All that remained in the community was a community center and several scattered houses in 1985.[1]

Geography

Daphne is located on Farm to Market Road 1896, 8miles northeast of Mount Vernon in northeastern Franklin County.[1]

Education

Today, the community is served by the Mount Vernon Independent School District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daphne, TX. Harper, Jr.. Cecil. 2022-06-23. tshaonline.org.