Turtle Bayou, Texas Explained

Official Name:Turtle Bayou, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Turtle Bayou
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Chambers
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:30
Coordinates:29.8272°N -94.6675°W
Area Code:409
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:2034881

Turtle Bayou is an unincorporated community in Chambers County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 42 in 2000. It is located within the Greater Houston metro area.

History

During the Battle of Velasco, Turtle Bayou was the site of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions. Set forth by the Texians, the resolutions called for loyalty and more widespread rebellion against the current government.

Education

Anahuac Independent School District operates schools in the area.