Postoak is an unincorporated community in Jack County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 79 in 2000.
History
The area in what is known as Postoak today was established in 1878 and was named for a post oak tree that grew near its main street. A post office was established at Postoak in 1876. It also had a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a church that same year. The community has mostly been a community center and shipping point for local farmers. From the 1930s to the 1970s, Postoak had a little more than 100 residents, which then went down to 79 from 1990 through 2000.[2]
Geography
Postoak is located on Farm to Market Road 2127, two miles south of the Clay County line in north-central Jack County.[2]
Education
Today, the community is served by the Midway Independent School District.
References
Municipalities and communities of Jack County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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