Burns is an unincorporated community in
Bowie County, in the
U.S. state
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Texas
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.
According to the
Handbook of Texas
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History
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, the community had a population of 400 in 2000. It is located within the
Texarkana metropolitan area.
History
Burns was most likely named for a family surnamed Burns and had a population of 400 in 2000.
Geography
Burns is located at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 560 and 2109, northwest of
Texarkana in northwestern Bowie County.
Education
Burns had a school for black children at one point. Today, the community is served by the
Hooks Independent School District.
References
Unincorporated communities in Bowie County, Texas
Unincorporated communities in Texas
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