Batson, Texas

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Batson is an unincorporated community located on State Highway 105 in southwestern Hardin County, Texas, United States.

The West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District serves area students.

[edit] History

This community was originally settled by the Batson family sometime before 1840. In October of 1903, an oilfield was discovered to the north of the town, and soon after the population would boom to about 10,000 residents.^[1] The oil production would decrease by the mid 1920's, resulting in the population decline to about 600. In March of 1935, another oil discovery would boost the population slightly, but over the next several decades, would decline again.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• USGS GNIS: Batson, Texas

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Coordinates: 30°14′58″N, 94°36′26″W