Styx
Styx is eight miles west of Cedar Creek Reservoir in extreme south central Kaufman County, near the Henderson county line. A post office operated in the settlement from 1899 until 1908, when it was replaced by rural delivery from nearby Kemp. By 1900 Styx had two general stores, a church, a school, and a population of sixty-six. By 1936 the population was twenty-five, and the settlement had two businesses. Between the end of World War II and the mid-1960s, when the last population figures for the community were reported, the population of Styx remained at eighty. The community's businesses declined from four in 1945 to two in 1966.
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.
At a Glance
Belongs to
Styx is part of or belongs to the following places.
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- Adopted by:
- Paul Godwin
- Dedication Message:
- In honor of Grandfather Haywood Godwin 1878 - 1977
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Styx is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 32.36319880
- Longitude
- -96.32803590
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Styx by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 2009 | Local Officials |