Turtle Bayou, Texas

Unincorporated community in Texas, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Turtle Bayou is an unincorporated community in Chambers County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 42 in 2000. It is located within the Greater Houston metro area.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
30 ft (9.1 m)
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Turtle Bayou, Texas
Turtle Bayou is located in Texas
Turtle Bayou
Turtle Bayou
Turtle Bayou is located in the United States
Turtle Bayou
Turtle Bayou
Coordinates: 29°49′38″N 94°40′03″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyChambers
Elevation
30 ft (9.1 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code409
GNIS feature ID2034881[1]
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History

During the Battle of Velasco, Turtle Bayou was the site of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions. Set forth by the Texians, the resolutions called for loyalty and more widespread rebellion against the current government.[2]

Education

Anahuac Independent School District operates schools in the area.

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