Crystal Lake is an unincorporated community in Anderson County, located in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 20 in 2000. It is located within the Palestine, Texas micropolitan area.
History
Crystal Lake had several homes and a golf course in the 1930s. A church called Antioch Church and several scattered homes were located in the community in 1982 and only one business was reported in the community in 1985. It had a population of 20 in 2000.[2]
Geography
Crystal Lake stands along U.S. Highway 84 and the Texas State Railroad, 8 mi (13 km) east of Palestine in eastern Anderson County. It stands near a lake with the same name.[2]
Economy
Crystal Lake is a thriving church and recreation community with fishing and camping facilities that are used by the Crystal Lake Country Club.[2]
Education
Crystal Lake had a school that belonged to the Swanson Spring school district in the 1930s. It served 49 students in 1932 and was then consolidated with the Palestine Independent School District in 1955.[2] Today the community is served by the Slocum Independent School District.
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