Josserand, Texas
| Josserand, Texas | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Josserand, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 31°02′07″N 95°05′23″W / 31.03528°N 95.08972°WCoordinates: 31°02′07″N 95°05′23″W / 31.03528°N 95.08972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Trinity |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 29 |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 936 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1382095[1] |
Josserand is an unincorporated community in Trinity County, Texas, United States. Josserand is located near U.S. Route 287 2.5 miles (4.0 km) east-southeast of Groveton. As of 2000, the community had a population of 29.[2]
History
Josserand was founded in 1882 by Peter and Frank Josserand, who established a sawmill in the community. In 1887, a post office opened in the community, and by 1892 Josserand had 550 residents as well as schools and two churches. In 1909, the sawmill ceased operations, and the schools were consolidated with Groveton's schools in the 1930s; the post office closed in 1948.[2]
References
- ↑ "Josserand". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- 1 2 "Josserand, TX". Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved June 23, 2012.
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