unincorporated community
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Texas
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, United States. According to the
Handbook of Texas
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, the community had a population of 50 in 2000.
History
The East Delta area was founded in 1939. In 1964, there were two cemeteries and a church in East Delta. Its population was 50 from 1990 through 2000.
East Delta's school district was established in 1939. It came to fruition when the schools in Charleston, Vasco, Cleveland, and Long Ridge combined into one. The school closed its doors in 1964. Since 1970, East Delta has been served by the
Cooper Independent School District
Cooper Independent School District is a public school district based in Cooper, Texas (USA). Located in Delta County, a very small portion of the district extends into Hunt County.
History
19th century
Delta County was first inhabited by E ...