Fouke, Texas
Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fouke is an unincorporated community in Wood County, located in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas,[citation needed] Fouke had a population of 30 in 2000.
Fouke, Texas | |
|---|---|
Historical marker dedicated to Lillian Richard, Aunt Jemima portrayer | |
  Fouke  Fouke | |
| Coordinates: 32°37′41″N 95°16′27″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wood |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 430 & 903 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378318[1] |
History
On April 28, 1912, an F1 tornado hit Fouke, killing two women beneath a fallen tree. 10 other people were injured.[2]
Education
Today, Fouke is served by the Hawkins Independent School District.
Notable person
- Lillian Richard, actress[3][4]