Knott is an
unincorporated community in northwestern
Howard County,
Texas, United States. It lies along
FM 846 northwest of the city of
Big Spring, the
county seat of Howard County. Its elevation is 2,612 feet (796 m). Although Knott is unincorporated, it has a
post office, with the
ZIP code of 79748.
Knott, along with its neighbor West Knott, was named for rancher Calvin Stevenson Knott, one of the first settlers in the area.
Agriculture is important in the Knott area; although
watermelons were once significant in the local economy,
cotton farming is now dominant.
Climate
According to the
Köppen Climate Classification system, Knott has a
semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Climate Summary for Knott, Texas
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References
Unincorporated communities in Howard County, Texas
Unincorporated communities in Texas
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