Richards, Texas
Richards is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Grimes County, Texas, United States. The community is located on Farm roads 1486 and 149. The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad line passes the east side of the community and Lake Creek flows past to the east.[2][3]
Richards, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 30°32′12″N 95°50′46″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Grimes |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 296 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 936 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805783[1] |
Education
The Richards Independent School District, Montgomery Independent School District and Anderson-Shiro Consolidated School District serve area students.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Richards has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richards, Texas
- Texas Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 4th ed. 2001, p. 70 ISBN 0899333206
- Richards, Texas, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1962
- Climate Summary for Richards, Texas
External links
Municipalities and communities of Grimes County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Grimes County map | |
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| Other communities |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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