China
China is on U.S. Highway 90 ten miles west of Beaumont in northwestern Jefferson County. The Texas and New Orleans Railroad was completed through the area in 1860, and a water stop was established amidst a grove of chinaberry trees near the community's present location; the stop was dubbed China Grove. A post office by that name was authorized in March 1887 but was discontinued within two months. Another office, using the shorter name China, was established in 1893.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Robert Wooster | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
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Place type
China is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- [-Grove]
- (Nashland)
- (Turnertown)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 30.04178250
- Longitude
- -94.33778200
Has Post Office
Yes
Is Incorporated
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China by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
China
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1,260 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
| 1,215 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 1,160 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
| 1,112 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |
| 1,144 | 1990 | United States Census Bureau |