Josserand is an

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in Trinity County,

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, United States. Josserand is located near

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east-southeast of Groveton. As of 2000, the community had a population of 29.

History

Josserand was founded in 1882 by Peter and Frank Josserand, who established a

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in the community. In 1887, a

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opened in the community, and by 1892 Josserand had 550 residents as well as schools and two churches. In 1909, the sawmill ceased operations, and the schools were consolidated with Groveton's schools in the 1930s; the post office closed in 1948.

References

Unincorporated communities in Trinity County, Texas Unincorporated communities in Texas Populated places established in 1882 {{TrinityCountyTX-geo-stub