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{{Distinguish|Crockett County, Texas}} {{Distinguish|Crockett County, Texas}}
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During this time, one of the first loop roads in the nation (]) was built around the city. This traffic reliever was procured through the works of heavyweight politicians who called Crockett home. ] singer ] was once arrested in Crockett. In recent years, the economy of Crockett has expanded with the construction of new retail space on Loop 304. Several historic buildings in downtown have been renovated to accommodate new office and service space. Renewed interest in reserves of ] in the surrounding area has led to construction of energy infrastructure and receipt of royalty revenues for land. During this time, one of the first loop roads in the nation (]) was built around the city. This traffic reliever was procured through the works of heavyweight politicians who called Crockett home. ] singer ] was once arrested in Crockett. In recent years, the economy of Crockett has expanded with the construction of new retail space on Loop 304. Several historic buildings in downtown have been renovated to accommodate new office and service space. Renewed interest in reserves of ] in the surrounding area has led to construction of energy infrastructure and receipt of royalty revenues for land.


In 2023, the local ] commissioned a mural for their store. When a photo of the completed mural was published in the newspaper, ] were outraged that it included cotton plants. Walmart later removed the mural. <ref></ref>
In 1854, A.T. Monroe, a grandnephew of ] ], came to Crockett from ]. He established what is now the Monroe-Crook House, built with brick placed between the inner and outer walls. George W. Crook purchased the residence in 1911. The house, open for public tours, is located in front of the John H. Wooters Public Library in the same block as the Crockett ] Church.<ref>Texas Historical Commission, historical marker, Monroe-Crook House, Crockett, Texas</ref> The Presbyterian Church was established in 1854. The building was razed by a fire in 1926 and rebuilt.<ref>Texas Historical Commission, Historical marker, Crockett Presbyterian Church</ref>


==Government and infrastructure== ==Government and infrastructure==
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==Geography== ==Geography==
]. At the site is a painting of Davy Crockett by the artist Lucas Short.]]


Crockett is located near the center of Houston County. Several highways converge on the city. ] leads north {{convert|35|mi}} to ] and southeast {{convert|46|mi}} to ]. ] leads northeast {{convert|33|mi}} to ] and southwest {{convert|38|mi}} to ] at ]. ] leads east {{convert|54|mi}} to ] and west {{convert|33|mi}} to ] along I-45. ] leads south from Crockett {{convert|48|mi}} to ].
]. At the site is a painting of Davy Crockett by the artist Lucas Short.]]

Crockett is located near the center of Houston County at {{coord|31|19|1|N|95|27|30|W|type:city}} (31.317010, –95.458397).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> Several highways converge on the city. ] leads north {{convert|35|mi}} to ] and southeast {{convert|46|mi}} to ]. ] leads northeast {{convert|33|mi}} to ] and southwest {{convert|38|mi}} to ] at ]. ] leads east {{convert|54|mi}} to ] and west {{convert|33|mi}} to ] along I-45. ] leads south from Crockett {{convert|48|mi}} to ].


According to the ], Crockett has a total area of {{convert|22.9|km2|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The city is within the ] watershed, with the north side of the city draining toward Hurricane Bayou, which joins the Trinity River west of Crockett, and the south side draining toward Gail Creek, a tributary of White Rock Creek, which joins the Trinity at ]. According to the ], Crockett has a total area of {{convert|22.9|km2|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The city is within the ] watershed, with the north side of the city draining toward Hurricane Bayou, which joins the Trinity River west of Crockett, and the south side draining toward Gail Creek, a tributary of White Rock Creek, which joins the Trinity at ].


The terrain of the town is hilly, and (as with many ] towns) contains significant forest, mostly ] and ] trees. The terrain of the town is hilly, and (as with many ] towns) contains significant forest, mostly ] and ] trees.

===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the ], Crockett has a ], ''Cfa'' on climate maps.<ref></ref>
{{Weather box
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| location = Crockett, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1904–1917, 1948–present)
| Jan record high F = 86
| Feb record high F = 95
| Mar record high F = 91
| Apr record high F = 96
| May record high F = 100
| Jun record high F = 106
| Jul record high F = 110
| Aug record high F = 114
| Sep record high F = 110
| Oct record high F = 101
| Nov record high F = 91
| Dec record high F = 93
| year record high F =

|Jan avg record high F = 76.4
|Feb avg record high F = 80.1
|Mar avg record high F = 84.0
|Apr avg record high F = 88.1
|May avg record high F = 93.2
|Jun avg record high F = 97.4
|Jul avg record high F = 101.2
|Aug avg record high F = 102.6
|Sep avg record high F = 98.8
|Oct avg record high F = 92.6
|Nov avg record high F = 84.4
|Dec avg record high F = 78.6
|year avg record high F = 103.6

| Jan high F = 59.1
| Feb high F = 63.1
| Mar high F = 70.2
| Apr high F = 77.6
| May high F = 84.3
| Jun high F = 91.0
| Jul high F = 94.4
| Aug high F = 95.3
| Sep high F = 89.8
| Oct high F = 80.3
| Nov high F = 69.0
| Dec high F = 61.2
| year high F = 77.9
| Jan mean F = 47.5
| Feb mean F = 51.6
| Mar mean F = 58.2
| Apr mean F = 65.3
| May mean F = 73.4
| Jun mean F = 80.3
| Jul mean F = 83.1
| Aug mean F = 83.4
| Sep mean F = 77.8
| Oct mean F = 67.7
| Nov mean F = 56.9
| Dec mean F = 49.5
| year mean F = 66.2
| Jan low F = 35.9
| Feb low F = 40.1
| Mar low F = 46.3
| Apr low F = 53.0
| May low F = 62.5
| Jun low F = 69.5
| Jul low F = 71.8
| Aug low F = 71.5
| Sep low F = 65.9
| Oct low F = 55.1
| Nov low F = 44.8
| Dec low F = 37.9
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|Jan avg record low F = 22.4
|Feb avg record low F = 27.6
|Mar avg record low F = 31.2
|Apr avg record low F = 38.1
|May avg record low F = 49.0
|Jun avg record low F = 63.0
|Jul avg record low F = 68.2
|Aug avg record low F = 66.9
|Sep avg record low F = 54.4
|Oct avg record low F = 40.7
|Nov avg record low F = 28.8
|Dec avg record low F = 25.1
|year avg record low F = 20.3

| Jan record low F = 6
| Feb record low F = 0
| Mar record low F = 18
| Apr record low F = 30
| May record low F = 37
| Jun record low F = 48
| Jul record low F = 54
| Aug record low F = 55
| Sep record low F = 39
| Oct record low F = 27
| Nov record low F = 17
| Dec record low F = 0
| year record low F =
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| Jan precipitation inch = 4.13
| Feb precipitation inch = 3.80
| Mar precipitation inch = 3.44
| Apr precipitation inch = 3.68
| May precipitation inch = 4.79
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| Aug precipitation inch = 3.44
| Sep precipitation inch = 3.64
| Oct precipitation inch = 4.45
| Nov precipitation inch = 3.81
| Dec precipitation inch = 4.56
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| Jan precipitation days = 8.5
| Feb precipitation days = 8.2
| Mar precipitation days = 7.4
| Apr precipitation days = 6.5
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| Aug precipitation days = 5.7
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| Oct precipitation days = 5.9
| Nov precipitation days = 6.8
| Dec precipitation days = 8.5
| year precipitation days = 83.1
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==Demographics== ==Demographics==
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|2020=6332}} |2020=6332}}
{| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable"
|+'''Crockett racial composition as of 2020'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4817744&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>http://www.census.gov {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}} |+'''Crockett racial composition as of 2020'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4817744&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race !Race
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* ], NFL and CFL football player * ], NFL and CFL football player
* ], champion rodeo bull rider * ], champion rodeo bull rider
* ], pitcher for the ] (1974–1979), ] (1981–1983), and ] (1983–1987) * ], pitcher for the ], ], and ]
* ], former quarterback for ], who went on to play professionally for the ]'s ] and ] * ], quarterback for ], ] and ]
* ], ] singer * ], ] singer
* ], ] linebacker from the 1980s * ], ] linebacker from the 1980s
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* ], actor, lived in Crockett * ], actor, lived in Crockett
* ], retired basketball player * ], retired basketball player
* ], ] singer<ref>< Tri City Herald, March 6, 1979</ref> * ], ] singer<ref><{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Tri City Herald, March 6, 1979</ref>
* ] (1892–1985), entrepreneur, chef, and inventor born in Crockett * ] (1892–1985), entrepreneur, chef, and inventor born in Crockett
* ], former U.S. representative from Texas, ] * ], former U.S. representative from Texas, ]
* ], NFL player born in Crockett * ], NFL player born in Crockett

==Climate==
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the ], Crockett has a ], ''Cfa'' on climate maps.<ref></ref>


==References== ==References==

Latest revision as of 19:46, 14 December 2024

Not to be confused with Crockett County, Texas.

City in Texas, United States
Crockett, Texas
City
Downtown Crockett, TexasDowntown Crockett, Texas
Official seal of Crockett, TexasSeal
Nickname: Paradise in the Pines
Location of Crockett, TexasLocation of Crockett, Texas
Coordinates: 31°19′04″N 95°27′23″W / 31.31778°N 95.45639°W / 31.31778; -95.45639
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
StateTexasTexas
CountyHouston
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
Area
 • Total8.85 sq mi (22.93 km)
 • Land8.85 sq mi (22.92 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population
 • Total6,332
 • Density721.39/sq mi (278.53/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code75835
Area code936
FIPS code48-17744
GNIS feature ID2410266
Websitewww.crocketttexas.org

Crockett is a city and the county seat of Houston County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 6,332. Houston County is the oldest county and Crockett the fifth-oldest city in Texas.

History

Warfield House in Crockett

The town was named after Davy Crockett, who had camped nearby on his way to the Alamo; the site was very near the Old San Antonio Road. Andrew Edwards Gossett, a Texas Revolution soldier from Maury, Tennessee, along with his father and brother, donated the land for the town in 1836, and named it after Crockett, whom they had previously known. The town was incorporated in 1837, and a post office was granted the following year. Crockett was connected to Nacogdoches by stage service. In 1839 raids by the Alabama-Coushatta and Cherokee Indians forced the town's residents to take shelter in the fortified log courthouse. Crockett was a training center for Confederate conscripts during the Civil War.

The railroad came through in 1872, enabling Crockett to exploit the county's timber resources. By 1885 the town was thriving with a population of 1,200, and the following year a school was opened for black girls. It evolved into Mary Allen Junior College, which operated into the 1970s. In 1904 lignite mining started, peaking about 1910. The stands of timber were seriously depleted by the 1920s. The population was over 3,000 in the mid-1920s, and by 1936 it was nearly 4,500. The population of Crockett increased while most of East Texas declined after World War II. It had reached 5,000 by the 1960 census.

During this time, one of the first loop roads in the nation (Loop 304) was built around the city. This traffic reliever was procured through the works of heavyweight politicians who called Crockett home. Blues singer Lightnin' Hopkins was once arrested in Crockett. In recent years, the economy of Crockett has expanded with the construction of new retail space on Loop 304. Several historic buildings in downtown have been renovated to accommodate new office and service space. Renewed interest in reserves of natural gas in the surrounding area has led to construction of energy infrastructure and receipt of royalty revenues for land.

In 2023, the local Walmart commissioned a mural for their store. When a photo of the completed mural was published in the newspaper, African-Americans were outraged that it included cotton plants. Walmart later removed the mural.

Government and infrastructure

The United States Postal Service operates the Crockett Post Office.

The Texas Youth Commission operated the Crockett State School in Crockett. However, the facility closed on or around August 31, 2011 and is no longer in operation.

History was made in Crockett on Monday, May 13, 2019, as Dr. Ianthia Fisher became the first African-American female to be sworn in as the city's mayor.

Geography

The historic Strode-Pritchett Cabin was located to Crockett for the 1976 bicentennial. At the site is a painting of Davy Crockett by the artist Lucas Short.

Crockett is located near the center of Houston County. Several highways converge on the city. U.S. Route 287 leads north 35 miles (56 km) to Palestine and southeast 46 miles (74 km) to Corrigan. Texas State Highway 21 leads northeast 33 miles (53 km) to Alto and southwest 38 miles (61 km) to Madisonville at Interstate 45. State Highway 7 leads east 54 miles (87 km) to Nacogdoches and west 33 miles (53 km) to Centerville along I-45. State Highway 19 leads south from Crockett 48 miles (77 km) to Huntsville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Crockett has a total area of 8.8 square miles (22.9 km), all land. The city is within the Trinity River watershed, with the north side of the city draining toward Hurricane Bayou, which joins the Trinity River west of Crockett, and the south side draining toward Gail Creek, a tributary of White Rock Creek, which joins the Trinity at Lake Livingston.

The terrain of the town is hilly, and (as with many East Texas towns) contains significant forest, mostly loblolly pine and pecan trees.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Crockett has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.

Climate data for Crockett, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1904–1917, 1948–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 86
(30) 		95
(35) 		91
(33) 		96
(36) 		100
(38) 		106
(41) 		110
(43) 		114
(46) 		110
(43) 		101
(38) 		91
(33) 		93
(34) 		114
(46)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 76.4
(24.7) 		80.1
(26.7) 		84.0
(28.9) 		88.1
(31.2) 		93.2
(34.0) 		97.4
(36.3) 		101.2
(38.4) 		102.6
(39.2) 		98.8
(37.1) 		92.6
(33.7) 		84.4
(29.1) 		78.6
(25.9) 		103.6
(39.8)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 59.1
(15.1) 		63.1
(17.3) 		70.2
(21.2) 		77.6
(25.3) 		84.3
(29.1) 		91.0
(32.8) 		94.4
(34.7) 		95.3
(35.2) 		89.8
(32.1) 		80.3
(26.8) 		69.0
(20.6) 		61.2
(16.2) 		77.9
(25.5)
Daily mean °F (°C) 47.5
(8.6) 		51.6
(10.9) 		58.2
(14.6) 		65.3
(18.5) 		73.4
(23.0) 		80.3
(26.8) 		83.1
(28.4) 		83.4
(28.6) 		77.8
(25.4) 		67.7
(19.8) 		56.9
(13.8) 		49.5
(9.7) 		66.2
(19.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 35.9
(2.2) 		40.1
(4.5) 		46.3
(7.9) 		53.0
(11.7) 		62.5
(16.9) 		69.5
(20.8) 		71.8
(22.1) 		71.5
(21.9) 		65.9
(18.8) 		55.1
(12.8) 		44.8
(7.1) 		37.9
(3.3) 		54.5
(12.5)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 22.4
(−5.3) 		27.6
(−2.4) 		31.2
(−0.4) 		38.1
(3.4) 		49.0
(9.4) 		63.0
(17.2) 		68.2
(20.1) 		66.9
(19.4) 		54.4
(12.4) 		40.7
(4.8) 		28.8
(−1.8) 		25.1
(−3.8) 		20.3
(−6.5)
Record low °F (°C) 6
(−14) 		0
(−18) 		18
(−8) 		30
(−1) 		37
(3) 		48
(9) 		54
(12) 		55
(13) 		39
(4) 		27
(−3) 		17
(−8) 		0
(−18) 		0
(−18)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.13
(105) 		3.80
(97) 		3.44
(87) 		3.68
(93) 		4.79
(122) 		5.05
(128) 		2.53
(64) 		3.44
(87) 		3.64
(92) 		4.45
(113) 		3.81
(97) 		4.56
(116) 		47.32
(1,202)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 8.5 8.2 7.4 6.5 7.0 7.3 5.6 5.7 5.7 5.9 6.8 8.5 83.1
Source: NOAA

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850150—
1860319112.7%
187053868.7%
188059911.3%
18901,445141.2%
19002,61280.8%
19103,94751.1%
19203,061−22.4%
19304,44145.1%
19404,5362.1%
19505,93230.8%
19605,356−9.7%
19706,61623.5%
19807,40511.9%
19907,024−5.1%
20007,1411.7%
20106,950−2.7%
20206,332−8.9%
U.S. Decennial Census
Crockett racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 2,087 32.96%
Black or African American (NH) 2,660 42.01%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 27 0.43%
Asian (NH) 60 0.95%
Pacific Islander (NH) 2 0.03%
Some Other Race (NH) 18 0.28%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 160 2.53%
Hispanic or Latino 1,318 20.81%
Total 6,332

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,332 people, 2,560 households, and 1,421 families residing in the city.

As of the census of 2000, 7,141 people, 2,672 households, and 1,747 families were residing in the city. The population density was 805.6 people/sq mi (311.2/km). The 3,081 housing units averaged 347.6/sq mi (134.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 48.54% White, 44.67% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 4.78% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 10.50% of the population.

Of the 2,672 households, 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples] living together, 23.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were not families. About 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46, and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the age distribution was 29.8% under 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,455, and for a family was $27,069. Males had a median income of $26,098 versus $18,674 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,708. About 26.6% of families and 33.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.6% of those under age 18 and 26.0% of those age 65 or over. Crockett is one of the poorest cities in the United States.

Education

Public schools

Most of the city is served by the Crockett Independent School District, although a few acres of the city limits are within the Latexo Independent School District.

Private schools

Crockett is home to the Jordan School—a private, co-educational institution operated by the local Episcopal Church. It currently serves prekindergarten and kindergarten levels. They have partnered with Vista Academy, a charter school operated by Responsive Education Solutions based in Lewisville, Texas, which serves grades 1–6.

Notable people

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  1. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.

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