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Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
McCook, Texas
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 26°29′01″N 98°23′27″W / 26.48361°N 98.39083°W / 26.48361; -98.39083
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyHidalgo
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code956
GNIS feature ID1341163

McCook is an unincorporated community in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The community is located on Farm to Market Road 681, 30 miles (48 km) northwest of McAllen.

History

McCook was founded circa 1925. By 1936, the community had its own school district, post office, and church; for the next few decades, its population hovered near 40 residents. By 1964, the population had risen to 100. As of 2000, the population was 91; the residents were spread out over a rural area.

References

  1. ^ "McCook". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ McCook, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
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County seat: Edinburg
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