Garwood, Texas

Garwood is an unincorporated community in Colorado County, Texas, United States. It is located on State Highway 71 at virtually the geographic midpoint between Columbus, Texas and El Campo, Texas. Nearly 1,000 people lived in Garwood in 2000.

Garwood, Texas
Unincorporated community
Garwood, Texas
Location within the state of Texas
Coordinates: 29°26′59″N 96°23′49″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyColorado
Elevation
154 ft (47 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
77442
Area code(s)979
GNIS feature ID1336419[1]

Geography

Garwood is situated at the junction of State Highway 71 and FM 950 in southern Colorado County, approximately 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Eagle Lake and 20 miles (32 km) south of Columbus.[2] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 975 in 2000.[3] Although it is unincorporated, Garwood has a post office, with the ZIP code of 77442.[4]

  • US post office is located on Arthur Street.
  • Bucksnag Hunting Club is in a grand old house.
  • Silos can be seen on Texas 71 across from the school.

Education

Public education in the community of Garwood is provided by the Rice Consolidated Independent School District. Zoned campuses include Garwood School (grades K-6; located in Garwood), Rice Junior High School (grades 7-8), and Rice High School (grades 9-12).

  • Garwood Elementary School (Rice CISD) on Texas 71

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Garwood has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Garwood, Texas
  2. "Garwood, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
  3. "Garwood, Texas". The Handbook of Texas online. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
  4. Zip Code Lookup
  5. Climate Summary for Garwood, Texas
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