Friday, Texas

Friday is an unincorporated community in Trinity County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 99 in 2000. It is located within the Huntsville, Texas micropolitan area.

Friday, Texas
Unincorporated community
Friday, Texas is located in Texas
Friday, Texas
Friday, Texas
Friday, Texas is located in the United States
Friday, Texas
Friday, Texas
Coordinates: 31°06′30″N 95°15′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyTrinity
Elevation
276 ft (84 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code936
GNIS feature ID1379803[1]

History

Friday was originally known as Ellis Prairie for Benjamin Ellis, who received a land grant in 1839. It was settled around the time of the American Civil War. A post office opened in 1903 and closed in 1955. In 1914, Friday had a general store, a cotton gin, and a gristmill. The store and post office were still in Friday in 1947 and had 50 residents. Mail was then delivered from Groveton. By the 1990s, Friday had a store, a community center, a cemetery, and some homes. Its population was 41 in 1990 and 99 in 2000.[2]

Geography

The community is located along Farm to Market Road 1280, 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Groveton in northwestern Trinity County.[2]

Education

Ellis Prairie School opened in the community in 1884.[2] Today, the community is served by the Groveton Independent School District.

References
  1. "Friday". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. Long, Christopher. "Friday, TX". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved September 12, 2012.


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