Fouke, Texas

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Fouke, Texas

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.

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Fouke, Texas
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Historical marker dedicated to Lillian Richard, Aunt Jemima portrayer
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Fouke
Coordinates: 32°37′41″N 95°16′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyWood
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)430 & 903
GNIS feature ID1378318[1]
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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.

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