Chita, Texas

Chita is an unincorporated community in Trinity County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 81 in 2000. It is located within the Huntsville, Texas micropolitan area.

Chita
Unincorporated community
Chita is located in Texas
Chita
Chita
Location within the state of Texas
Coordinates: 30°56′12″N 95°12′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyTrinity
Elevation
296 ft (90 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total81
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

History

It was settled around the Civil War era. The community itself was not established until the 1890s. In 1895, a post office was established and remained in operation until 1929. The community had a general store, a cotton gin, a gristmill, and a stone and sand company in 1914. 60 people lived there that year. In the mid-1930s, the community had 75 residents and two businesses. As the population declined in the 1950s and 60s, it then went back up due to its proximity to Lake Livingston. The population remained at 75 in 1990. In 2000, the population was 81.[1]

Geography

Chita is located on Farm to Market Road 355, 9 mi (14 km) southwest of Groveton in southwestern Trinity County.[1]

Education

Chita had its own school in 1896.[1] Today, the community is served by the Groveton Independent School District.

References
  1. Chita, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online


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