Energy, Texas

Energy is an unincorporated community located in Comanche County in Central Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 65 in 2000.

Energy, Texas
Unincorporated community
Energy is located in Texas
Energy
Energy
Energy is located in the United States
Energy
Energy
Coordinates: 31.7629295°N 98.3694846°W / 31.7629295; -98.3694846
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyComanche
Elevation
1,398 ft (426 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code325
GNIS feature ID1335464[1]

History

The area in what is now known as Energy today was first settled around 1896. Will and Charlie Baxter operated a store in the community and named it for the residents who lived in the community, who were described as "energetic". A post office was established at Energy around 1896, with John W. Moore serving as postmaster. Its population was 67 in 1940 and decreased by two residents from 1990 through 2000.[2]

Although Energy is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP Code of 76452.[3]

Geography

Energy is located on Farm to Market Road 1702, 16 mi (26 km) southeast of Comanche in Comanche County.[2]

Education

Public education in the community of Energy is provided by the Gustine Independent School District.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Energy, Texas
  2. Compton, Tracey L. "Energy, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  3. Zip Code Lookup



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