Tucker, Texas

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Tucker is an unincorporated community in Anderson County, located within the U.S. state of Texas.{{GNIS|1370179}} According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 304 in 2000. It is located within the Palestine, Texas micropolitan area.

Geography

Tucker sits approximately {{convert|2|mi|km|abbr=on}} away from the Trinity River, as well as along the intersection of U.S. Highways 79 and 84 on the Missouri Pacific Railroad, {{convert|8|mi|km|abbr=on}} southwest of Palestine in the southwestern portion of Anderson County.{{Handbook of Texas|id=hlt34|name=Tucker, TX}}

Education

A school called Green Bay was located in the community for the settlement's African American students and, as of 1884, there was a school for white students. The community continues to be served by the Westwood ISD to this day.

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