Maryetta, Texas Explained

Official Name:Maryetta, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Maryetta
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jack
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:915
Coordinates:33.2983°N -98.075°W
Area Code:940
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1380150

Maryetta is an unincorporated community in Jack County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 7 in 2000.

History

The Maryetta area serves as a community center for local farmers. Its population was 87 in 1986, but only seven residents remained from 1990 through 2000.

Today, an old service station and a one-room schoolhouse that was used as a domino hall are all that remain in the community.[1]

Geography

Maryetta is located on Texas State Highway 59, 6miles northeast of Jacksboro in northeastern Jack County.

Education

Today, the community is served by the Jacksboro Independent School District.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maryetta, Texas . Texas Escapes Online Magazine . 2024-06-12.