Raccoon Bend is an unincorporated community in Austin 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 Greater Houston metropolitan area.
History
Its population was 400 in 2000.[2]
Geography
Raccoon Bend is located south of Texas State Highway 159, about 8 mi (13 km) northeast of Bellville in northeastern Austin County.[2]
Education
Raccoon Bend had its own school in the 1930s, which closed by the second half of the 20th century.[2] Today, the community is served by the Bellville Independent School District.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Raccoon Bend, Texas
- ^ a b c Jasinski, Laurie E. (August 7, 2005). "Raccoon Bend, TX". tshaonline.org.
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