Burns is an unincorporated community in Bowie County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 400 in 2000. It is located within the Texarkana metropolitan area.
Burns, Texas | |
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  Burns  Burns | |
| Coordinates: 33°31′05″N 94°17′21″W / 33.51806°N 94.28917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 903 & 430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1353352[1] |
History
editBurns was most likely named for a family surnamed Burns and had a population of 400 in 2000.[2]
Geography
editBurns is located along Farm to Market Road 560, 14 mi (23 km) northwest of Texarkana in northwestern Bowie County.[2][3]
Education
editBurns had a school for black children at one point. Today, the community is served by the Hooks Independent School District.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burns, Texas
- ^ a b c Jasinski, Laurie E.: Burns, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online (August 26, 2004). Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2018). Texas County Mapbook (PDF) (Map) (2018 ed.). 1:72,224. Texas Department of Transportation. p. 467. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
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