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
Location of Quitman, Texas
Coordinates: 32°47′39″N 95°26′44″W / 32.794033°N 95.44546°W / 32.794033; -95.44546Coordinates: 32°47′39″N 95°26′44″W / 32.794033°N 95.44546°W / 32.794033; -95.44546[1]
Country United States
State Texas
CountyWood
Founded1850;
174 years ago
 (1850)[2]
Incorporated1941;
83 years ago
 (1941)[3]
Named forJohn A. Quitman
Government
 • TypeMayor–council government
Area
 • Total1.886 sq mi (4.885 km2)
 • Land1.877 sq mi (4.862 km2)
 • Water0.009 sq mi (0.023 km2)
Elevation
413 ft (126 m)
Population
 • Total1,942
 • Density1,029.6/sq mi (397.54/km2)
Time zoneUTC−06:00 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−05:00 (CDT)
ZIP code
75783
FIPS code48-60188[5]
GNIS feature ID1375601[6]
WebsiteOfficial website

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. Gilbreath, David W. (n.d.). "Quitman, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Archived from the original on 19 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Mayor And City Council". City of Quitman, Texas. n.d. Archived from the original on 19 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Quitman city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
  6. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 25 October 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 David W. Gilbreath (June 15, 2010). "QUITMAN, TX". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 13 May 2015.

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