Goodlett, Texas Explained

Goodlett, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Texas
Pushpin Label:Goodlett
Coordinates:34.335°N -99.88°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Hardeman
Named For:J. B. Goodlett
Population Total:80
Population As Of:2000
Elevation Ft:1562
Blank Name Sec1:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info Sec1:1358156
Blank1 Name Sec1:Census code
Blank1 Info Sec1:30176

Goodlett, formerly Gypsum, is an unincorporated community in Hardeman County, Texas, United States.

History

Goodlett is situated on U.S. Route 287, Farm to Market Road 2363 and the Fort Worth and Denver Railway. It was originally called Gypsum for the abundance of the mineral. In 1909, the name was changed to Goodlett, after J. B. Goodlett, a rancher who was headquartered nearby.[1] As of 2000, the population was 80.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Neal, Bill . The Last Frontier -- The Story of Hardeman County, Texas . 1966 . Quanah Tribune--Chief, Hardeman Company TX . en.
  2. Web site: Association . Texas State Historical . Goodlett, TX . 2024-07-16 . Texas State Historical Association . en.