Owentown is an unincorporated community in Smith County, located in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]

Owentown, Texas
Owentown is located in Texas
Owentown
Owentown
Owentown is located in the United States
Owentown
Owentown
Coordinates: 32°26′09″N 95°11′45″W / 32.43583°N 95.19583°W / 32.43583; -95.19583
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountySmith
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
75708
Area code(s)430 & 903
GNIS feature ID1343379[1]

Description

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The 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

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The 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

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Owentown
  2. ^ "Owentown, Texas 75708" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved September 24, 2024.