Zorn, Texas
Zorn is an unincorporated community in northern Guadalupe County, Texas, United States. Zorn is located on Texas State Highway 123 approximately 13 miles (21 km) north of the town of Seguin.
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| Coordinates: 29°45′11″N 97°56′53″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Guadalupe |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1372107[1] |
History
The small town of Zorn was named for the storekeeper Joseph Zorn. Joseph Zorn also served as mayor of Seguin from 1890 to 1910. In the late 1800s Zorn had a population of 150 and two grist mills. The population was 60 as of 2000.[2]
References
- "Zorn". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- Smyrl, Vivian Elizabeth. "Zorn, TX". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
External links
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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