Jenkins, Texas Explained

Official Name:Jenkins, Texas
Pushpin Map:USA Texas#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Texas
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Morris
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:285
Coordinates:32.9761°N -94.7186°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1378496

Jenkins is an unincorporated community in Morris County, Texas, United States.

History

Jenkins is off Ellison Creek Reservoir on U.S. Route 259, approximately five miles from Daingerfield. As of 1940 (the most recent population estimate), the population was 40. As of 1984, it had a church and a couple businesses.[1]

Education

Jenkins is served by the Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JENKINS, TX. JR.. HARPER, CECIL. 2010-06-15. tshaonline.org. 2016-12-18.
  2. Web site: School and District Boundaries Map GreatSchools. www.greatschools.org. 2016-12-18.