Jakes Colony
Jakes Colony, nine miles south of Seguin and two miles west of what is now State Highway 123 in southern Guadalupe County, was established by former slaves. In 1904 it had a one-teacher school for seventy black students. There were a few scattered houses and a church in the area in 1946. Though the 1987 county highway map did not show any evidence of the community, a population of thirty was reported for Jakes Colony in 1990. By 2000 the population had doubled to sixty.
Vivian Elizabeth Smyrl | © TSHA
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.
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Belongs to
Jakes Colony is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Jakes Colony is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 29.44079000Longitude: -97.97139340
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Population Count, 2009
95