Cotton Center
Cotton Center is on Farm Road 271 five miles southeast of Bonham in central Fannin County. The community was established in 1912 by George Williams when he built a cotton gin there. Throughout its history the settlement has served as a community center for area farmers. In 1966 it had a store and a cotton gin. In 1990 the population of Cotton Center was estimated at five. The population remained the same in 2000.
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.
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Cotton Center is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 33.50982870
- Longitude
- -96.12191890
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Cotton Center by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 2009 | Local Officials |