Navo, Texas
Encyclopedia
Navo is an unincorporated community
in east central Denton County
, Texas
, United States
, located along U.S. Highway 380 about 10 miles east of Denton, Texas
.
, Navo began in 1847 by Thomas Navo, its namesake. A post office
existed from 1884-1907, and Navo had a population of 36 from the mid-1930s through the late 1980s. For many years the town had a grocery store and gas station, which has been used for several businesses off-and-on since. The population was 35 in 2000, though a few nearby subdivided communities of Denton have sprung up as the area between Denton and McKinney, Texas continues to grow in population. A testament to the population growth is the establishment of the Navo Fire Station in the nearby Providence Village
and Savannah
developments. The community of Paloma Creek
sits on what used to be considered Navo (which technically no longer exists). The Town of Little Elm, Texas
has also annexed much of the local property not already included in Denton County Fresh Water Supply Districts.
serves area students. Nearby Navo Middle School is named for the small farming community.
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 east central Denton County
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
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
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, located along U.S. Highway 380 about 10 miles east of Denton, Texas
Denton, Texas
The city of Denton is the county seat of Denton County, Texas in the United States. Its population was 119,454 according to the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the eleventh largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex...
.
History
According to the Handbook of TexasHandbook of Texas
The Handbook of Texas is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published by the Texas State Historical Association .-History:...
, Navo began in 1847 by Thomas Navo, its namesake. A post office
Post office
A post office is a facility forming part of a postal system for the posting, receipt, sorting, handling, transmission or delivery of mail.Post offices offer mail-related services such as post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies...
existed from 1884-1907, and Navo had a population of 36 from the mid-1930s through the late 1980s. For many years the town had a grocery store and gas station, which has been used for several businesses off-and-on since. The population was 35 in 2000, though a few nearby subdivided communities of Denton have sprung up as the area between Denton and McKinney, Texas continues to grow in population. A testament to the population growth is the establishment of the Navo Fire Station in the nearby Providence Village
Providence Village, Texas
Providence Village is a town in Denton County, Texas, United States. Composed largely of a master-planned community, it includes approximately 1,700 homes and 5,000 people. -Geography:...
and Savannah
Savannah, Texas
Savannah is an unincorporated housing subdivision marketed by Huffines Communities just east of Denton in Denton County, Texas, United States. It is located entirely within the boundaries of Denton County Fresh Water Supply District #10....
developments. The community of Paloma Creek
Paloma Creek, Texas
Paloma Creek is a master-planned community covering approximately in eastern Denton County, Texas. The community was developed by Dallas-based Provident Realty Advisors Inc. Paloma Creek is located on U.S. Route 380 in an unincorporated area governed by the Denton County Fresh Water Supply...
sits on what used to be considered Navo (which technically no longer exists). The Town of Little Elm, Texas
Little Elm, Texas
Little Elm is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States and a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The population was 3,646 at the 2000 census. By the 2010 census, the city total had jumped to 25,898...
has also annexed much of the local property not already included in Denton County Fresh Water Supply Districts.
Education
The Denton Independent School DistrictDenton Independent School District
Denton Independent School District, sometimes shortened to Denton ISD, is a school district based in Denton, Texas. The district covers all or parts of the following cities – Denton, Bartonville, Copper Canyon, Corinth, Cross Roads, Double Oak, Lincoln Park, Oak Point, and Shady Shores...
serves area students. Nearby Navo Middle School is named for the small farming community.