Fannin, Texas
Fannin is an unincorporated community in eastern Goliad County, Texas, United States.[1] Its elevation is 141 feet (43 m).[2] It is part of the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Fannin, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 28°41′44″N 97°14′9″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Goliad |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1373703 |
History
Fannin is named for James Fannin,[3] who commanded the group of Texans killed in the Goliad Massacre during the Texas Revolution.
Recreation
Fannin is home to the Coleto Creek Reservoir. It is a venue for camping, fishing and other outdoor recreation.
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References
- Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '05. Skokie: Rand McNally, 2005, p. 98.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fannin, Texas, Geographic Names Information System, 1979-11-30. Accessed 2007-12-22.
- Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 123.
Municipalities and communities of Goliad County, Texas, United States | ||
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| City |  Goliad County map | |
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