Owentown is an unincorporated community in Smith County, located in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]
Owentown, Texas | |
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  Owentown  Owentown | |
| Coordinates: 32°26′09″N 95°11′45″W / 32.43583°N 95.19583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 75708 |
| Area code(s) | 430 & 903 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1343379[1] |
Description
editThe community is located along U.S. Route 271 and Texas State Highway 155; and has partially been included within the northeastern most city limits of Tyler. The Health Science Center at UT Tyler is located on the southwestern edge of the community.[2]
History
editThe former Camp Fannin area was purchased by the Owen Development Company and became known as Owentown. Five 1958 aerial photographs are in the Cotton Belt Public Relations photos showing Owentown.
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Owentown
- ^ "Owentown, Texas 75708" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
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