Burns

Burns is a small rural community located off Farm Road 560 and County Road 2109 about fourteen miles northwest of Texarkana in northwestern Bowie County. The settlement was probably named for a family named Burns, and at one time an African-American school was located there. In 2000 the community had a population of 400 and was part of the Hooks Independent School District. No other information was available about the town.

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Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.

Belongs to

Burns is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

Yes

Place type

Burns is classified as a Town

Location

Latitude: 33.51817640
Longitude: -94.28908710

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No

Population Count, 2009

400