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Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
Burns, Texas
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 33°31′05″N 94°17′21″W / 33.51806°N 94.28917°W / 33.51806; -94.28917
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBowie
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)903 & 430
GNIS feature ID1353352

Burns is an unincorporated community in Bowie County, in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 400 in 2000. It is located within the Texarkana metropolitan area.

History

Burns was most likely named for a family surnamed Burns and had a population of 400 in 2000.

Geography

Burns is located along Farm to Market Road 560, 14 mi (23 km) northwest of Texarkana in northwestern Bowie County.

Education

Burns had a school for black children at one point. Today, the community is served by the Hooks Independent School District.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burns, Texas
  2. ^ Jasinski, Laurie E.: Burns, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online (August 26, 2004). Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  3. Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2018). Texas County Mapbook (PDF) (Map) (2018 ed.). 1:72,224. Texas Department of Transportation. p. 467. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
Municipalities and communities of Bowie County, Texas, United States
County seat: Boston
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