Chambliss, Texas
Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
33°17′41″N 96°29′43″W / 33.29472°N 96.49528°W / 33.29472; -96.49528Chambliss is an unincorporated community in Collin County, located in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 25 in 2000. It is located within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
History
Chambliss was named in honor of early settler Charles Chambliss. There was a gin, a church, and two stores here in 1900. A post office was established at Chambliss in 1898 and remained in operation until 1903, after which mail was sent to the community from nearby Anna. It had a population of 25 from 1933 through 2000.[2]
Geography
Chambliss is located on Farm to Market Road 545, 7 mi (11 km) northeast of McKinney and 3 mi (4.8 km) southeast of Anna in northeastern Collin County.[3]
Education
Chambliss had its own school in 1900.[2] Today the community is served by the Melissa Independent School District. It is zoned for North Creek Elementary School, Melissa Middle School, and Melissa High School.
References
- ^ a b "Chambliss, Texas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b Chambliss, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ "Chambliss, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
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County seat: McKinney
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