Douglass, Texas

Douglass is an unincorporated community in western Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States.[1] It is bordered on the west by the Angelina River. Approximately 500 people who live in the area. The community is named after Kelsey Douglass.[2]

A post office of the Republic of Texas Post Office was established in 1835, and a United States Post Office was created in 1846.[3]

The Douglass Independent School District serves area students.

References

  1. ^ "Douglass, Texas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Douglass, Kelsey Harris". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  3. ^ Nacogdoches County families. Dallas: Curtis Media Corp. 1985. p. 60. ISBN 088107036X.

31°40′05″N 94°52′51″W / 31.66806°N 94.88083°W / 31.66806; -94.88083

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