Honey Grove, Texas
Encyclopedia
Honey Grove is a city in Fannin County
, Texas
, United States
. Honey Grove is regarded as "The Sweetest Town in Texas." The population was 1,746 at the 2000 census.
Honey Grove is a small North Central Texas town (population: 1,903 as of 2007),containing a total land area of approximately 1972.8 acres (8 km²), and located roughly 16 miles (25.7 km) east of Bonham, 39 miles (62.8 km) north of Greenville, 42 miles (67.6 km) east of Sherman, and 90 miles (144.8 km) northeast of the Central Business District of Dallas. Honey Grove was developed on flat to gently rolling terrain with scattered trees.Honey Grove is located in Fannin County the City is at an elevation ranging from approximate 580 to 690 ft (176.8 to 210.3 ) above sea level. U.S. Highway 82 and State Highway 56 traverse the City from east to west and State Roads 34, 100 and 824 enter the City in a north/south manner. Bonham is the closest major economic center. The Honey Grove area climate produces an annual average daily maximum temperature of 75.1 degrees, and an average annual rainfall is 43.99 inches (1,117.3 mm).
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7 km²), of which, 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (1.49%) is water.
of 2000, there were 1,746 people, 693 households, and 451 families residing in the city. The population density
was 661.5 people per square mile (255.4/km²). There were 814 housing units at an average density of 308.4/sq mi (119.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.87% White, 16.32% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.58% from other races
, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.90% of the population.
There were 693 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples
living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,859, and the median income for a family was $37,266. Males had a median income of $27,560 versus $22,050 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $14,701. About 12.4% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.
in 1836. Crockett sent many letters back to Tennessee
, telling of an area with an abundance of honey-filled trees, thus the town's name. In 1842, Samuel Erwin became the first settler of the place. B. S. Walcott contributed much to the town's development, by planning the city's landscape and later on selling building lots. In 1873 Honey Grove was officially established.
The primary duty of an Alderman is as a policy maker. Other duties may consist of Regulatory powers over the conduct and property of its citizens. The Council may levy taxes. The council is responsible for all of the city’s employees. Also, the council must see that the city gets the best value for the dollars spent.
The qualifications for the office of councilmember are as follows: U.S. citizen, resident of Texas for 12 months and resident in the city for the last six months preceding Election Day, have a current voter registration certificate, eighteen years or older, not been convicted of a felony and not being deemed mentally incompetent.
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In 2009 the Honey Grove Independent School District built a new high school, track, and gymnasium.
to bring an episode of the popular hit television series One Tree Hill
to your town. Honey Grove won the contest and segments of the episode were filmed in Honey Grove, Texas.
The Honey Grove Warriors football motto is "WE WILL NOT BE OUT HIT."
Fannin County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,242 people, 11,105 households, and 7,984 families residing in the county. The population density was 35 people per square mile . There were 12,887 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile...
, 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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. Honey Grove is regarded as "The Sweetest Town in Texas." The population was 1,746 at the 2000 census.
Honey Grove is a small North Central Texas town (population: 1,903 as of 2007),containing a total land area of approximately 1972.8 acres (8 km²), and located roughly 16 miles (25.7 km) east of Bonham, 39 miles (62.8 km) north of Greenville, 42 miles (67.6 km) east of Sherman, and 90 miles (144.8 km) northeast of the Central Business District of Dallas. Honey Grove was developed on flat to gently rolling terrain with scattered trees.Honey Grove is located in Fannin County the City is at an elevation ranging from approximate 580 to 690 ft (176.8 to 210.3 ) above sea level. U.S. Highway 82 and State Highway 56 traverse the City from east to west and State Roads 34, 100 and 824 enter the City in a north/south manner. Bonham is the closest major economic center. The Honey Grove area climate produces an annual average daily maximum temperature of 75.1 degrees, and an average annual rainfall is 43.99 inches (1,117.3 mm).
Geography
Honey Grove is located at 33°35′10"N 95°54′26"W (33.586011, -95.907294).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7 km²), of which, 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (1.49%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,746 people, 693 households, and 451 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 661.5 people per square mile (255.4/km²). There were 814 housing units at an average density of 308.4/sq mi (119.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.87% White, 16.32% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.58% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.90% of the population.
There were 693 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,859, and the median income for a family was $37,266. Males had a median income of $27,560 versus $22,050 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $14,701. About 12.4% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.
History
David Crockett discovered the area of Honey Grove when he camped there on his way to join the Texas Army at San AntonioSan Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
in 1836. Crockett sent many letters back to Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, telling of an area with an abundance of honey-filled trees, thus the town's name. In 1842, Samuel Erwin became the first settler of the place. B. S. Walcott contributed much to the town's development, by planning the city's landscape and later on selling building lots. In 1873 Honey Grove was officially established.
Government
Honey Grove is a Type A, General Law Municipality which consists of a mayor and five aldermen. The mayor presides over council meetings, is signatory for the city and is recognized as the ceremonial and governmental head of the city for most purposes.The primary duty of an Alderman is as a policy maker. Other duties may consist of Regulatory powers over the conduct and property of its citizens. The Council may levy taxes. The council is responsible for all of the city’s employees. Also, the council must see that the city gets the best value for the dollars spent.
The qualifications for the office of councilmember are as follows: U.S. citizen, resident of Texas for 12 months and resident in the city for the last six months preceding Election Day, have a current voter registration certificate, eighteen years or older, not been convicted of a felony and not being deemed mentally incompetent.
Education
The City of Honey Grove is served by the Honey Grove Independent School DistrictHoney Grove Independent School District
Honey Grove Independent School District is a public school district based in Honey Grove, Texas .In addition to Honey Grove, the district also serves the town of Windom. Located in Fannin County, a small portion of the district extends into Lamar County....
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In 2009 the Honey Grove Independent School District built a new high school, track, and gymnasium.
Trivia
In 2007 there was a contest sponsored by SunkistSunkist (soft drink)
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to bring an episode of the popular hit television series One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
to your town. Honey Grove won the contest and segments of the episode were filmed in Honey Grove, Texas.
The Honey Grove Warriors football motto is "WE WILL NOT BE OUT HIT."