Springtown is a town in Parker County and Wise County,

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, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 3,064.

History

Originally named Littleton's Springs by Joseph Ward, an early settler, the community was renamed Springtown in the mid-1870s. Springtown's post office opened in 1875. Springtown was incorporated in 1884. Population growth slowed during and after the Great Depression but resumed after 1960 due to commuters to and from Fort Worth. Springtown was the site of College Hill Institute. The school was chartered by the State of Texas in 1884. It operated for ten years, and closed in 1894.

Geography

Springtown is located at (32.967500, –97.682599). According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all of it land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

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system, Springtown has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.Climate Summary for Springtown, Texas
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Demographics

As of the

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, there were 3,064 people, 1,018 households, and 761 families residing in the city.

Gallery

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Notable people

* Ona Dodd,

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player. * William H. Murray, student at College Hill Institute and Governor of Oklahoma. *

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, journalist and

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consultant best known for his books and articles on a wide range of alleged cover-ups and conspiracies.

References

External links

City of Springtown official website
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