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39-488: County highway maps from the 1930s showed the Powell Point settlement as comprising a church and a few homes. Maps of the area from the early 1990s indicated the location of a church and a cemetery. Powell Point is located on Farm to Market Road 2919 , 2 mi (3.2 km) northwest of Kendleton in western Fort Bend County. The Powell Point School was transferred from Kendleton to a neighboring black settlement in

78-1019: A 3.5-mile (5.6 km) section of FM 1164 between SH 60 and the San Bernard River in Wharton County was transferred to FM 2919. On June 21, 1977, FM 2919 was extended about 0.1 miles (0.16 km) southeast from US 59 (now Loop 541) to the proposed US 59. Farm to Market Road 2920 ( FM 2920 ) is located in Harris County . It runs from US 290 Business in Waller east to I-45 in Spring . The highway has an interchange with US 290 and SH 6 in Waller, then heads east and intersects SH 249 , FM 2978 , and SH 99 in Tomball , it then gains

117-468: A bill to create a new county from parts of Harrison , Rusk , and Upshur Counties. He was likely trying to break up the black majority that dominated county politics in Harrison County. Under Brown's proposal, the county was to be named Roanoke, and Longview was to be the county seat. The proposed name was later changed to honor Texas leader and Confederate General John Gregg, and the county seat

156-575: A brief concurrency with Spring-Cypress Road (another major east-west route in the area) for approximately 0.47 miles before reaching its eastern terminus at I-45. The highway mostly follows old Waller–Tomball Road west of SH 249; through the Tomball city limits the highway follows the city's Main Street. FM 2920 was designated on May 6, 1964, on a route from US 290 (now US 290 Business) in Waller eastward to FM 149 (now SH 249 Business ) in Tomball. It

195-526: A cooperative store in Longview to compete with White merchants and offer African-American residents more choices for purchases. Beginning July 10, the town had a short-lived Longview Race Riot , in which one Black man was killed, and several Black-owned homes and properties were burned. It was quelled when the sheriff asked for Texas National Guard and other law enforcement. They established a curfew and military occupation. Agricultural work declined during

234-494: A daily newspaper and then as a weekly newspaper. Before the complete disfranchisement of rural freedmen , Gregg County's black freedmen allowed it to vote for William McKinley twice, and for several other Republicans during the Third Party System . Gregg subsequently became a classic " Solid South " Democratic county between 1904 and 1948, but has since become solidly Republican at a Presidential level, although

273-399: A household in the county was $ 35,006, and for a family was $ 42,617. Males had a median income of $ 33,186 versus $ 21,432 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,449. About 12.00% of families and 15.10% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.50% of those under age 18 and 11.40% of those age 65 or over. By 2020, its median household income was $ 52,027 with

312-741: A mean income of $ 73,022. These school districts serve Gregg County: Gregg County is part of the Tyler / Longview / Jacksonville DMA. Local media outlets are: KLTV , KTRE-TV , KYTX-TV , KFXK-TV , KCEB-TV , and KETK-TV . The Longview News-Journal is the primary newspaper in the county, published in Longview. Coverage of the area can also be found in the Tyler Morning Telegraph , based in Tyler, in Smith County . The Gladewater Mirror has been published since 1949, first as

351-736: A state of the United States. It was an area developed as cotton plantations dependent on slave labor of African Americans. Lumbering of the pine forests was also pursued, especially in the early years of clearing the land for cultivation. Gregg County was organized in 1873 after the American Civil War from portions of existing counties. When the Texas State Legislature convened in January 1873, Democratic representative B. W. Brown of Upshur County introduced

390-402: A total area of 276 square miles (710 km ), of which 2.5 square miles (6.5 km ) (0.9%) are covered by water. According to the 2000 census , 111,379 people, 42,687 households, and 29,667 families were residing in the county. According to the 2020 census , 124,239 people resided in the county, reflecting statewide population growth during the early 2000s-2020. The population density

429-586: A two-lane road at a stop sign on SH 60 at the southern edge of East Bernard and heads in an easterly direction for about 2.4 miles (3.9 km). After veering to the southeast for another 0.8 miles (1.3 km) the highway crosses the San Bernard River and enters Fort Bend County near the Bay Ridge Christian College . From the river to the tiny community of Powell Point is 1.1 miles (1.8 km). FM 2919 continues to

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468-649: Is Wharton County Junior College . Previously, Kendleton Independent School District (KISD) operated Powell Point Elementary School in the community and served elementary school residents. Beginning in 1985 LCISD served secondary school students in the KISD territory. Farm to Market Road 2919 Farm to Market Roads in Texas are owned and maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Ranch to Market Road 2900 ( RM 2900 )

507-575: Is also designated as Forest Highway (FH) 39. A previous route numbered FM 2923 was designated on May 6, 1964, from SH 71, 2.2 miles (3.5 km) north of northern El Campo, to a point 3.3 miles (5.3 km) northeast. FM 2923 was cancelled on May 18, 1966, and became a portion of FM 2546. Farm to Market Road 2924 ( FM 2924 ) runs from SH 184 west of Hemphill southwestward to Plainview. Farm to Market Road 2925 ( FM 2925 ) runs from FM 106 east of Rio Hondo, northward and northeastward 14.791 miles (23.804 km). Ranch to Market Road 2925 ( RM 2925 )

546-569: Is located in Brazoria County . FM 2918 begins at a boat ramp at the Intracoastal Waterway . The two-lane road travels to the northwest, roughly paralleling the San Bernard River and providing access to riverfront communities. The San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge lies along the south side of the road. The route ends at an intersection with FM 2611 in the community of Hinkles Ferry, Texas . FM 2918

585-739: Is located in Llano County . It runs from RM 1431 near Kingsland south across the Llano River arm of Lake Lyndon B. Johnson to RM 2233 , 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of SH 71 . RM 2900 was designated on August 5, 1966, on the current route. In October 2018, the RM ;2900 bridge across the Llano River collapsed due to heavy flooding. The rebuilt bridge opened in May 2019. Farm to Market Road 2900 ( FM 2900 )

624-437: Is located in southwestern Reeves County . FM 2903 begins at I-10 exit 203, which also serves as the western terminus of Business I-10 , approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Balmorhea . The two-lane roadway proceeds to the north, intersecting FM 3334 , before trending to the northwest toward Toyah . FM 2903 enters Toyah as South Centre Street and ends at I-20 exit 22. FM 2903

663-602: The Great Depression of the 1930s, and many African Americans continued to leave in the Great Migration north to find other work. In October 1930, oil was discovered near Joinerville, between Henderson, Texas (Rusk County) and Kilgore (mostly in southwest Gregg County). And shortly after, oil was discovered within Gregg County, near Pine Tree/East Mountain (Lathrop No 1). Suddenly, the county economy

702-580: The U.S. state of Texas . As of the 2020 census , its population was 124,239. Its county seat is Longview . The county is named after John Gregg , a Confederate general killed in action during the American Civil War . Gregg County is part of the Longview, Texas metropolitan area and the Longview– Marshall , Texas combined statistical area . Discovery of oil near Kilgore in October 1930

741-520: The Union Pacific Railroad to Monsanto and Solutia factories. Just north of a crossing of the busy Union Pacific main line at Chocolate Bayou, FM 2917 meets FM 2403 at a three-way stop. FM 2917 continues northwest to its northern terminus at SH 35 north of Liverpool and southwest of Alvin . FM 2917 was designated on May 6, 1964, along the current route. Farm to Market Road 2918 ( FM 2918 )

780-747: The 1890s. The school got its name from its position on the Elizabeth Powell land grant. It was listed on county maps in the 1930s and early 1990s, even though it joined the Kendleton ISD. Today, Powell Point is served by the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD). Students are zoned to Beasley Elementary School in Beasley , Wright Junior High School (grades 6-8), and Randle High School . The designated community college for LCISD

819-624: The FM ;2916 designation was in Austin County , from FM 331 (now FM 529) near Burleigh northeast 4.8 miles (7.7 km) to a county road. FM 2916 was cancelled on April 6, 1970, and became a portion of FM 331. The next use of the FM 2916 designation was in Angelina County , from FM 1475 south 2.6 miles (4.2 km) to US 69 near Homer. On November 3, 1972, the road was extended west 1.8 miles (2.9 km) to FM 841. FM 2916

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858-678: The Leon River Bridge. Farm to Market Road 2906 ( FM 2906 ) is located in Gregg County . It runs from SH 149 near Lakeport east to the Rusk County line in Easton . It was designated on May 6, 1964 as Ranch to Market Road 2906 ( RM 2906 ), running along its current route. The designation was changed to FM 2906 on May 5, 1992. Farm to Market Road 2907 ( FM 2907 ) runs from FM 1971, south of Calendonia, eastward to

897-576: The Shelby County Line. Farm to Market Road 2908 ( FM 2908 ) is a 5.112-mile (8.227 km) state road in Smith County that connects SH 31 (east of Tyler ) with US 271 (east of Owentown ). Ranch to Market Road 2909 ( RM 2909 ) runs from SH 19, south of Canton, southeastward via Walnut Springs Community to FM 858 near Martin's Mill. Farm to Market Road 2910 ( FM 2910 ) runs from US 70, west of FM 303, southward 1.95 miles (3.14 km). A previous route numbered FM 2910

936-599: The southeast for another 2.7 miles (4.3 km) to Loop 541 and the Union Pacific Railroad in Kendleton. From Loop 541 to the US ;59 feeder road and overpass is a short block. FM 2919 was originally designated on May 6, 1964, to begin at US 90 Alt. in Kendleton in Fort Bend County, go about 3.8 miles (6.1 km) to the northwest and end at the San Bernard River. On January 18, 1967,

975-693: Was 406 inhabitants per square mile (157/km ) in 2000; the 46,349 housing units averaged 169 per square mile (65/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 72.89% White, 19.86% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 4.57% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races; about 9.14% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. In 2020, its racial and ethnic makeup was 54.77% non-Hispanic white, 20.10% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 1.30% Asian alone, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.24% some other race, 3.86% multiracial, and 19.35% Hispanic or Latino of any race, reflecting nationwide demographic diversification. In 2000, median income for

1014-484: Was added to Gregg County. The third portion, of about 145 square miles (380 km ) to be taken from Harrison County, was never realized. Many of its voters continued to elect Republicans to county offices. By 1919, the county population was 16,700, of whom 8,160, or 48%, were Black. Most were sharecroppers or tenant farmers raising cotton as a commodity crop. Members of the Negro Business League set up

1053-476: Was booming, and the East Texas Oil Field attracted so many workers that county population increased by more than 500% by 1940. Growth stabilized, but oil has continued to be important. County demographics changed as other workers were attracted to the area. In the early 21st century, slightly less than 20% of the population is African American. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has

1092-477: Was cancelled on December 20, 1965, and transferred to FM 2437. Farm to Market Road 2922 ( FM 2922 ) runs from US 87, east of Nixon, northward to SH 97. Farm to Market Road 2923 ( FM 2923 ) is located in San Augustine County . It runs from FM 1277, 2.3 miles (3.7 km) south of SH 103, west to Townsend Park. FM 2923 was designated on October 28, 1966, on the current route. The entire route

1131-417: Was cancelled on November 8, 1977: the section from FM 841 east 1.6 miles (2.6 km) was transferred to FM 1475 and the section from US 69 to FM 1475 was transferred to FM 326. Farm to Market Road 2917 ( FM 2917 ) is located in Brazoria County . It begins at FM 2004 between Hitchcock and Lake Jackson . The route travels to the northwest, running parallel to and crossing branch lines of

1170-859: Was cancelled on October 28, 1977, and became a portion of FM 2869. Farm to Market Road 2911 ( FM 2911 ) runs from SH 155 in Big Sandy northwestward to FM 2659. Farm to Market Road 2912 ( FM 2912 ) runs from US 287 in Groveton, southwestward 1.51 miles (2.43 km). Farm to Market Road 2913 ( FM 2913 ) runs from SH 7, east of Grigsby, northward to Waterman Community. Farm to Market Road 2914 ( FM 2914 ) runs from US 59, south of Shepherd, eastward 1.708 miles (2.749 km). Farm to Market Road 2915 ( FM 2915 ) runs from FM 230, 7.0 miles south of Lovelady, westward approx. 5.277 miles (8.493 km). Farm to Market Road 2916 ( FM 2916 ) runs from US 283, north of FM 924, eastward 3.042 miles (4.896 km). The first use of

1209-659: Was commissioned on May 6, 1964, from FM 2611 southwest 5.2 miles (8.4 km) to the community of McNeel . The 4.6 miles (7.4 km) extension to the Intracoastal Waterway was designated on June 1, 1965. Farm to Market Road 2919 ( FM 2919 ) is located in Fort Bend and Wharton counties. It runs from SH 60 in East Bernard southeast to US 59 in Kendleton . FM 2919 starts as

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1248-486: Was designated on May 6, 1964, from US 83 , 7.2 miles (11.6 km) south of Perryton , east 7.5 miles (12.1 km) to a road intersection. FM 2900 was cancelled on May 12, 1966, and became a portion of FM 2711 . Farm to Market Road 2901 ( FM 2901 ) runs from FM 1055, 2.0 miles north of Earth, eastward to US 385. Farm to Market Road 2902 ( FM 2902 ) runs from FM 597, east of Abernathy, southward to FM 1729. Farm to Market Road 2903 ( FM 2903 )

1287-403: Was designated on May 6, 1964, from FM 852, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southeast of Winnsboro, to a point 4.3 miles (6.9 km) south. On September 5, 1973, the road was extended south 2.1 miles (3.4 km). On May 7, 1974, the road was extended 2.4 miles (3.9 km) south to FM 2088/FM 3274, replacing FM 3274, though signage did not change until the connecting section was open to traffic. FM 2910

1326-540: Was designated on May 6, 1964, from SH 173 (now SH 16), 1.3 miles (2.1 km) north of Cross, east and north 6.3 miles (10.1 km) to 0.1 miles (0.16 km) north of the Atascosa County line. On June 2, 1967, the road was extended northeast 6.9 miles (11.1 km). RM 2925 was cancelled on August 31, 1967, and became a portion of FM 791. Farm to Market Road 2926 ( FM 2926 ) runs from US 283 westward to FM 604 at Oplin. Farm to Market Road 2927 ( FM 2927 )

1365-612: Was designated on May 6, 1964, from a point 10.5 miles (16.9 km) south of Toyah to US 80 , which preceded the construction of I-20. On July 11, 1968, FM 2903 was extended 10.0 miles (16.1 km) over FM 2954 . The 1.9-mile (3.1 km) segment of FM 2903 between I-10 and SH 17 was designated as part of Business I-10 on November 21, 1991. Farm to Market Road 2904 ( FM 2904 ) runs from FM 2086 at Ratibor eastward to SH 320. Farm to Market Road 2905 ( FM 2905 ) runs from US 281 in Hamilton northeastward to

1404-585: Was determined by popular election. Harrison and Rusk Counties resisted efforts to have portions of their territory assigned to Gregg County. When Gregg County was created, it first consisted of about 143 square miles (370 km ) taken from Upshur County, and the Sabine River was its southern boundary. In April 1874, about 141 square miles (370 km ) south of the Sabine River in Rusk County

1443-422: Was extended east to I-45 on November 7, 1964. The entire route is in Harris County . Farm to Market Road 2921 ( FM 2921 ) runs from SH 16 north of De Leon, northward and westward to SH 6. A previous route numbered FM 2921 was designated on May 6, 1964, from US 90 Alt. at Sheridan to a point 6.7 miles (10.8 km) south. On July 1, 1965, the road was extended 3.0 miles (4.8 km) south. FM 2921

1482-641: Was located in Shackelford County . No highway currently uses the FM 2927 designation. FM 2927 was designated on May 6, 1964, from SH 351, 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of the Jones County line, south to the Callahan County line. FM 2927 was cancelled on May 19, 1966, and became a portion of FM 604. Gregg County, Texas Gregg County is a county located in the eastern part of

1521-455: Was the beginning of an oil boom that attracted workers to the county and expanded the population by more than 500% by 1940, according to the census. By that time, the economy had stabilized, but the East Texas Oil Field , extending into five counties, has continued to be important to the county and region's economy. This area was among early sections settled by United States immigrants before Texas became an independent republic, and after 1845,

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