Burns, Texas
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Burns, Texas | |
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  Burns  Burns | |
| Coordinates: 33°31′5″N 94°17′21″W / 33.51806°N 94.28917°WCoordinates: 33°31′5″N 94°17′21″W / 33.51806°N 94.28917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 903 & 430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1353352[1] |
Burns is an unincorporated community in Bowie County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 400 in 2000. It is located within the Texarkana metropolitan area.
History
Burns was most likely named for a family surnamed Burns and had a population of 400 in 2000.[2]
Geography
Burns is located at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 560 and 2109, 14 mi (23 km) northwest of Texarkana in northwestern Bowie County.[2]
Education
Burns had a school for black children at one point. Today, the community is served by the Hooks Independent School District.[2]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burns, Texas
- ^ a b c Burns, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
Municipalities and communities of Bowie County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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