Massey Lake, Texas

Massey Lake is an unincorporated community in Anderson County, located within the U.S. state of Texas.[1] It is located within the Palestine, Texas micropolitan area.

Massey Lake, Texas
Unincorporated community
Massey Lake
Massey Lake
Coordinates: 31°48′44″N 95°52′06″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyAnderson
Elevation
289 ft (88 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)430 & 903
GNIS feature ID1378648[1]

History

Massey Lake was named for an early settler who owned the land in this area. A post office was established at Massey Lake in 1922, and remained in operation until around 1956. In 1925, the settlement had 20 residents, and it was that same number throughout 1966, when the last population figures for the community were available. During the 1930s and 1940s, there was only one business, two churches, and a few scattered housing units in the community. In 1985, it had a church, two businesses, and numerous homes.[2]

Geography

Massey Lake stands along Farm to Market Road 2054, 14 mi (23 km) northwest of Palestine and 2 mi (3.2 km) southwest of Tennessee Colony in the western part of Anderson County.[2]

Education

Massey Lake had three schools, with two during the 1930s and 1940s, and only one in 1985.[2] Today the community is served by the Cayuga Independent School District.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Massey Lake, Texas
  2. Massey Lake, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
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