Waneta

Waneta, off Farm Road 228 ten miles northeast of Grapeland in northeastern Houston County, was established around 1899, when a post office opened; it operated until 1909. In 1915 the population was ten. In the mid-1930s the small community had a school and a number of houses. The school was later consolidated with Percilla school, and by the mid-1960s only a community center and a few widely scattered houses remained in the area.

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Christopher Long | © TSHA

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Belongs to

Waneta is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

Yes

Place type

Waneta is classified as a Town

Associated Names

  • (Bass)
  • (Joe)

Location

Latitude: 31.56795530
Longitude: -95.35022400

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No

Population Count, 2009

19