Trickham, Texas
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Trickham is an unincorporated community in Coleman County, Texas, United States.{{GNIS|1380676}} According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 12 in 2000.
History
On May 19, 2017, an EF0 tornado struck Trickham. It briefly kicked up debris but caused no noticeable damage.{{cite report|department=National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in San Angelo, Texas|title=Texas Event Report: EF0 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=702510|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2017|accessdate=November 12, 2017}}
Geography
Trickham is located on Farm to Market Road 1176 on Mukewater Creek, {{convert|12|mi|km|abbr=on}} southeast of Santa Anna and {{convert|20|mi|km|abbr=on}} southeast of Coleman in southeastern Coleman County.{{cite web | url= http://www.texasescapes.com/TOWNS/Trickham/Trickham_Texas.htm | title= Trickham, Texas | publisher = Texas Escapes Online Magazine | date= | accessdate = 2024-06-15}}
Education
Trickham had its own school in 1884, which remained in operation until 1936. It was turned into a community center used by several groups, including a quilting club.{{Handbook of Texas|id=hnt29|name=Trickham, TX}} Today, Trickham is served by the Santa Anna Independent School District.
Notable person
- Leonidas L. Shield, who served on the 20th Texas Legislature.
See also
References
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{{Coleman County, Texas}}
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Category:Unincorporated communities in Coleman County, Texas