Bronson, Texas
Encyclopedia
Bronson is an unincorporated community
in west central Sabine County, Texas
, United States
. It is located on U.S. Highway 96 at the junction of State Highway 184
, nine miles west of Hemphill
.
Named for Samuel Bronson Cooper, the area was first settled in 1895 by settler and developer John Henry Kirby
. In 1902, he started the Kirby Lumber Company, which at one time controlled more than 300,000 acres (1200 km²) of East Texas pinelands and operated thirteen sawmills. That same year, a post office and weekly newspaper - the Bronson Bulletin, were established. The Bronson Independent School District
was created in 1905.
Bronson had a population of 1,000 in 1910. During the 1920s, the population peaked around 1,200 as major highway construction began in the area. Economic hardships and a diminishing timber supply during the 1930s resulted in a population decline, which accelerated in the 1940s. By 1949, Bronson had an estimated 300 residents.
Bronson ISD consolidated with the Pineland
schools in 1962, forming the West Sabine Independent School District
. In 1992, Bronson was home to 254 residents. That figure rose to 377 in 2000.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in west central Sabine County, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
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. It is located on U.S. Highway 96 at the junction of State Highway 184
Texas State Highway 184
State Highway 184 or SH 184 is a Texas state highway running from Bronson east to Hemphill. This route was designated in 1929 along its current route, and traverses several highly scenic vistas as it meanders through the Texas landscape....
, nine miles west of Hemphill
Hemphill, Texas
Hemphill is a city in Sabine County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,106 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Sabine County. It is located on State Highway 87 at the junction of State Highway 184, and is surrounded by the Sabine National Forest and the Toledo Bend...
.
Named for Samuel Bronson Cooper, the area was first settled in 1895 by settler and developer John Henry Kirby
John Henry Kirby
John Henry Kirby was a businessman whose ventures made him arguably the largest lumber manufacturer in Texas and the Southern United States. In addition to serving two terms in the Texas Legislature, he would also establish the Kirby Petroleum Company...
. In 1902, he started the Kirby Lumber Company, which at one time controlled more than 300,000 acres (1200 km²) of East Texas pinelands and operated thirteen sawmills. That same year, a post office and weekly newspaper - the Bronson Bulletin, were established. The Bronson Independent School District
Bronson Independent School District
Bronson Independent School District was a public school district based in the community of Bronson, Texas .The district existed from 1905 until 1962, when it consolidated with Pineland schools to form the West Sabine Independent School District....
was created in 1905.
Bronson had a population of 1,000 in 1910. During the 1920s, the population peaked around 1,200 as major highway construction began in the area. Economic hardships and a diminishing timber supply during the 1930s resulted in a population decline, which accelerated in the 1940s. By 1949, Bronson had an estimated 300 residents.
Bronson ISD consolidated with the Pineland
Pineland, Texas
Pineland is a city in Sabine County, Texas, United States. The population was 980 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pineland is located at ....
schools in 1962, forming the West Sabine Independent School District
West Sabine Independent School District
West Sabine Independent School District is a public school district based in Pineland, Texas that serves western Sabine County. The district was formed in 1962 by the consolidation of Bronson and Pineland school districts....
. In 1992, Bronson was home to 254 residents. That figure rose to 377 in 2000.