Marshall Creek, Texas
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Marshall Creek was a town in Denton County
, Texas
, United States
with a population of 431 at the 2000 census.
Army Corps of Engineers. Originally designed as an affordable location to purchase land for a manufactured (or mobile) homes, the area has few site-built structures. In late November 2007, Marshall Creek consolidated with neighboring Roanoke, Texas
.
, which removes and treats sewage for the town.
More recently, after the September 11 attacks on the United States
, the small town, with its equivalently small police force, lost a sizable contract to patrol nearby Marshall Creek Park. Instead, the Army Corps of Engineers awarded that contract to nearby Trophy Club
, which had a larger and more experienced force. In addition, in 2002, police officers who had written traffic tickets for the city on nearby US Highway 377 were revealed to have expired peace officer certifications, thus rendering those citations invalid. The town was forced to repay approximately US$4,300 in traffic fines.
As a result of the loss of income from the Corps of Engineers contract as well as poor records management and having virtually no other revenue source than property taxes and traffic citations, the town filed for bankruptcy
under Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code
in January 2006.
The town's last mayor prior to consolidation was James Macy-Simpson.
. This proposition was approved by a vote of 72-18. Roanoke voters decided on November 6, 2007 to consolidate Marshall Creek into Roanoke by an 83% margin of victory. Roanoke canvassed the election on November 19, 2007 and the consolidation became official.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²), all land.
of 2000, there were 431 people, 153 households, and 108 families residing in the town. The population density
was 723.5/km² (1,864.5/mi²). There were 167 housing units at an average density of 280.3/km² (722.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.66% White, 0.23% Native American, 3.25% from other races
, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.39% of the population.
There were 153 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples
living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,114, and the median income for a family was $30,938. Males had a median income of $25,893 versus $23,250 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $13,972. About 13.8% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.8% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
Denton County, Texas
Denton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 432,976; in 2009 the estimated population had reached 628,300. Part of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex, it is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. The county seat is Denton. The county...
, Texas
Texas
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, United States
United States
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with a population of 431 at the 2000 census.
History
Original residents began moving into the small area in the late 1960s, attracted to inexpensive country living. The town had no formal government until it was incorporated in 1983 to prevent possible annexation by neighboring cities which would bring higher tax rates and more strict regulations. The town took the name of a nearby park operated by the United StatesUnited States
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Army Corps of Engineers. Originally designed as an affordable location to purchase land for a manufactured (or mobile) homes, the area has few site-built structures. In late November 2007, Marshall Creek consolidated with neighboring Roanoke, Texas
Roanoke, Texas
Roanoke is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States and part of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex. The population is currently 7,900.The main east-west road through town, State Highway 114 Business, is named "Byron Nelson Boulevard" in honor of the legendary golfer who resided in the community...
.
Politics
Incorporated as a general law municipality in 1983, Marshall Creek has remained, by virtue of its small borders, relatively out of the public spotlight. However, internal strife has caused the town to become unstable. According to published reports, bookkeeping by the government was spotty, resulting in losses from unpaid property taxes the town failed to assess. In 1996, the government fell behind in payments to the Trinity River AuthorityTrinity River Authority
The Trinity River Authority or TRA was formed in 1955 by the Texas legislature. Its main concerns are water supply and water conservation in the Trinity River Basin. The authority extends over , including all or part of 17 counties...
, which removes and treats sewage for the town.
More recently, after the September 11 attacks on the United States
United States
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, the small town, with its equivalently small police force, lost a sizable contract to patrol nearby Marshall Creek Park. Instead, the Army Corps of Engineers awarded that contract to nearby Trophy Club
Trophy Club, Texas
Trophy Club is an affluent town located in Denton and Tarrant Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is a wealthy northern suburb of the city of Fort Worth and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The population was 8,024 at the 2010 Census...
, which had a larger and more experienced force. In addition, in 2002, police officers who had written traffic tickets for the city on nearby US Highway 377 were revealed to have expired peace officer certifications, thus rendering those citations invalid. The town was forced to repay approximately US$4,300 in traffic fines.
As a result of the loss of income from the Corps of Engineers contract as well as poor records management and having virtually no other revenue source than property taxes and traffic citations, the town filed for bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a legal status of an insolvent person or an organisation, that is, one that cannot repay the debts owed to creditors. In most jurisdictions bankruptcy is imposed by a court order, often initiated by the debtor....
under Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code
Bankruptcy Code
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in January 2006.
The town's last mayor prior to consolidation was James Macy-Simpson.
Consolidation
As part of the May 12, 2007, general election, Marshall Creek voters were asked if they wished to consolidate with the nearby town of RoanokeRoanoke, Texas
Roanoke is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States and part of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex. The population is currently 7,900.The main east-west road through town, State Highway 114 Business, is named "Byron Nelson Boulevard" in honor of the legendary golfer who resided in the community...
. This proposition was approved by a vote of 72-18. Roanoke voters decided on November 6, 2007 to consolidate Marshall Creek into Roanoke by an 83% margin of victory. Roanoke canvassed the election on November 19, 2007 and the consolidation became official.
Geography
Marshall Creek is located at 33°1′4"N 97°12′31"W (33.017727, -97.208625).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 431 people, 153 households, and 108 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 723.5/km² (1,864.5/mi²). There were 167 housing units at an average density of 280.3/km² (722.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.66% White, 0.23% Native American, 3.25% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.39% of the population.
There were 153 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,114, and the median income for a family was $30,938. Males had a median income of $25,893 versus $23,250 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the town was $13,972. About 13.8% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.8% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.