Rockett
Rockett is on Farm Road 813 five miles northwest of Waxahachie in north central Ellis County. The site was settled in 1846 and originally known as Liberty. In 1852 it was renamed Rockett, after John Rockett, a pioneer settler in the area. The community grew slowly and in 1894 received a post office, which was closed in 1907. Rockett had a cotton gin in 1900. By 1933 the community had a population of 150 and two businesses. The population stayed the same through the mid-1960s, although after 1945 Rockett reported no businesses. From 1977 through 2000 the population was 124.
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
Rockett is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Liberty)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 32.46986170
- Longitude
- -96.76388440
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
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Rockett by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | 2009 | Local Officials |