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Josserand, Texas

Josserand, Texas
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 / 31.03528°N 95.08972°W / 31.03528; -95.08972
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyTrinity
Elevation
315 ft (96 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
29
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code936
GNIS feature ID1382095[1]

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.

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]

References

  1. ^ "Josserand". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b c d "Josserand, TX". Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved June 23, 2012.


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