Goodlett, Texas
Unincorporated community in Texas, US
Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
34°20′06″N 99°52′48″W / 34.3350725°N 99.8800994°W / 34.3350725; -99.8800994 (2000)
Goodlett, formerly Gypsum, is an unincorporated community in Hardeman County, Texas, United States.[1]
History
Goodlett is situated on U.S. Route 287, Farm to Market Road 2363 and the Fort Worth and Denver Railway. It was originally called Gypsum for the abundance of the mineral. In 1909, the name was changed to Goodlett, after J. B. Goodlett, a rancher who was headquartered nearby.[2] As of 2000, the population was 80.[3]
References
- ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ Neal, Bill (1966). The Last Frontier -- The Story of Hardeman County, Texas. Quanah Tribune--Chief, Hardeman Company TX.
- ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Goodlett, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
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