McCook, Texas explained

Official Name:McCook, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:McCook
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Hidalgo
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:305
Coordinates:26.4836°N -98.3908°W
Area Code:956
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1341163

McCook is an unincorporated community in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The community is located on Farm to Market Road 681, northwest of McAllen.

History

McCook was founded circa 1925. By 1936, the community had its own school district, post office, and church; for the next few decades, its population hovered near 40 residents. By 1964, the population had risen to 100. As of 2000, the population was 91; the residents were spread out over a rural area.