Quitman, Texas
Quitman is a city in the state of Texas in the United States. It is the county seat of Wood County.[7] About 1,942 people lived there in 2020.[4] It was named for John A. Quitman, a governor of Mississippi.[7] Sissy Spacek was born in Quitman.[7]
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 Location of Quitman, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 32°47′39″N 95°26′44″W / 32.794033°N 95.44546°WCoordinates: 32°47′39″N 95°26′44″W / 32.794033°N 95.44546°W[1] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Wood |
| Founded | 1850[2] |
| Incorporated | 1941[3] |
| Named for | John A. Quitman |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.886 sq mi (4.885 km2) |
| • Land | 1.877 sq mi (4.862 km2) |
| • Water | 0.009 sq mi (0.023 km2) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,942 |
| • Density | 1,029.6/sq mi (397.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 75783 |
| FIPS code | 48-60188[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1375601[6] |
| Website | Official website |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 2019 U.S. Gazetteer FilesUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ↑ Gilbreath, David W.. Quitman, TX (in en-us). Texas State Historical Association (n.d.). Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mayor And City Council (in en-us). City of Quitman, Texas (n.d.). Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Quitman city, TexasUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ↑ U.S. Census websiteUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ US Board on Geographic Names (2007-10-25)United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 David W. Gilbreath. QUITMAN, TX. Handbook of Texas Online (June 15, 2010)Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
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