Kurten, Texas
Kurten, Texas | |
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  Kurten | |
| Coordinates: 30°47′13″N 96°15′50″W / 30.78694°N 96.26389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazos |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Chris Court |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km2) |
| • Land | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 346 ft (105 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 398 |
| • Density | 88/sq mi (33.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 77808 |
| Area code | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-39940[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1360777[2] |
| Website | www |
Kurten is a town located along U.S. Highway 190 in Brazos County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 398.[3] It was incorporated in 2000 and is part of the Bryan–College Station metropolitan area.
Geography
Kurten is located in northern Brazos County along U.S. Route 190. It is 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Bryan and 26 miles (42 km) southwest of Madisonville. The town has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12.0 km2), of which 4.6 square miles (11.8 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 1.38%, is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 398 | — | |
| 2018 (est.) | 400 | [4] | 0.5% |
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Education
The town is served by the Bryan Independent School District.
Trivia
In April 1906, the Kurten City Council passed a law that prohibited the sale and distribution of guinea fowl.[6] Originally from Africa, these imported birds became very popular in the Central Texas region. However, their popularity declined as the guinea population faced a rapid increase in number. Consequently, the birds quickly became a problem for the local townspeople. They crowded the streets and became aggressive when confronted. In early April 1906, 11 different guinea fowl attacks had been reported, and the Kurten City Council passed the Fowl Redistribution Act.[7]
Each year, Kurten holds its annual fireworks show on Independence Day at the Kurten Community Center. For 13 years, the fireworks show has drawn in large crowds from all over Central Texas.[8]
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Kurten town, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "About Kurten". Kurten Texas. mojoPortal. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Agriculture Code". statutes.legis. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
"Exotic fowl" means any avian species that is not indigenous to this state.
- ^ Galny, Crystal. "Kurten Fireworks Show and Fundraiser". KBTX.com. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
External links
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kurten, Texas
- City of Kurten official website
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