Josserand, Texas

Josserand is an unincorporated community in Trinity County, Texas, United States. As of 2000, the community had a population of 29.[2] It is located within the Huntsville, Texas micropolitan area.

Josserand, Texas
Unincorporated community
Josserand, Texas is located in Texas
Josserand, Texas
Josserand, Texas
Josserand, Texas is located in the United States
Josserand, Texas
Josserand, Texas
Coordinates: 31°02′07″N 95°05′23″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyTrinity
Elevation
315 ft (96 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total29
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code936
GNIS feature ID1382095[1]

History

Josserand was founded in 1882 by Peter and Frank Josserand, who established a sawmill in the community. They acquired 60,000 acres (24,000 ha) of virgin forest for lumber between 1880 and 1900, causing the community to rapidly grow. In 1887, a post office opened in the community, and by 1892 Josserand had 550 residents as well as two churches and a store. When Peter Josserand died in 1905, this sparked the community's decline. In 1909, the sawmill ceased operations; the post office closed in 1948. A few scattered houses remained in the early 1990s and the population was reported as 29 in 2000.[2]

Geography

Josserand is located near U.S. Route 287, 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Groveton in south-central Trinity County.[2]

Education

Josserand had schools for Black and White students in 1892. The schools were consolidated with Groveton's schools in the 1930s.[2]

Notable people

References
  1. "Josserand". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "Josserand, TX". Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved June 23, 2012.
  3. Prime, John Andrew (September 7, 2010). "State Medal of Honor recipients, heroes due honors". The Times. Shreveport, Louisiana. Archived from the original on September 8, 2010.
  4. Whatley Clarke, M. (1952). Jim West of Houston, The Cattleman, December, 1952, pp. 74, 76, 78, & 80.


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