Goodlett, formerly Gypsum, is an unincorporated community in Hardeman County, Texas, United States.[1]
Goodlett, Texas | |
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  Goodlett Location in Texas | |
| Coordinates: 34°20′06″N 99°52′48″W / 34.3350725°N 99.8800994°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hardeman |
| Named for | J. B. Goodlett |
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 80 |
| USGS Feature ID | 1358156 |
| Census code | 30176 |
| GSA & OPM Code | 2726 |
| Class Code | U6 |
History
editGoodlett is situated on U.S. Route 287, Farm to Market Road 2363 and the Fort Worth and Denver Railway. It was originally called Gypsum for the abundance of the mineral. In 1909, the name was changed to Goodlett, after J. B. Goodlett, a rancher who was headquartered nearby.[2] As of 2000, the population was 80.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ Neal, Bill (1966). The Last Frontier -- The Story of Hardeman County, Texas. Quanah Tribune--Chief, Hardeman Company TX.
- ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Goodlett, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-07-16.