Garwood, Texas Contents Geography Education Climate References External links Navigation menu29°26′59″N 96°23′49″W / 29.44972°N 96.39694°W / 29.44972; -96.3969429°26′59″N 96°23′49″W / 29.44972°N 96.39694°W / 29.44972; -96.39694U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Garwood, Texas"Garwood, Texas""Garwood, Texas"Zip Code LookupClimate Summary for Garwood, TexasU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Garwood, TexasGarwood, Texase
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Garwood, Texas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Garwood, Texas Location within the state of Texas | |
Coordinates: 29°26′59″N 96°23′49″W / 29.44972°N 96.39694°W / 29.44972; -96.39694Coordinates: 29°26′59″N 96°23′49″W / 29.44972°N 96.39694°W / 29.44972; -96.39694 | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Colorado |
Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 77442 |
Area code(s) | 979 |
GNIS feature ID | 1336419[1] |
Garwood is an unincorporated community in Colorado County, Texas, United States. It is located on State Highway 71 at virtually the geographic midpoint between Columbus, Texas and El Campo, Texas. Nearly 1,000 people lived in Garwood in 2000.
Contents
1 Geography
2 Education
3 Climate
4 References
5 External links
Geography
Garwood is situated at the junction of State Highway 71 and FM 950 in southern Colorado County, approximately 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Eagle Lake and 20 miles (32 km) south of Columbus.[2] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 975 in 2000.[3] Although it is unincorporated, Garwood has a post office, with the ZIP code of 77442.[4]
US post office is located on Arthur Street.
Bucksnag Hunting Club is in a grand old house.
Silos can be seen on Texas 71 across from the school.
Education
Public education in the community of Garwood is provided by the Rice Consolidated Independent School District. Zoned campuses include Garwood School (grades K-6; located in Garwood), Rice Junior High School (grades 7-8), and Rice High School (grades 9-12).
Garwood Elementary School (Rice CISD) on Texas 71
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Garwood has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
References
^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Garwood, Texas
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^ "Garwood, Texas". The Handbook of Texas online. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
^ Zip Code Lookup
^ Climate Summary for Garwood, Texas
External links
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Garwood, Texas
Garwood, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online