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; -99.8800994CountryUnited StatesStateTexasCountyHardemanNamed forJ. B. GoodlettElevation
1,562 ft (476 m)Population
 (2000)
 • Total80USGS Feature ID1358156Census code30176GSA & OPM Code2726Class CodeU6

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

  1. ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  2. ^ Neal, Bill (1966). The Last Frontier -- The Story of Hardeman County, Texas. Quanah Tribune--Chief, Hardeman Company TX.
  3. ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Goodlett, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
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