| Bridgeport, Texas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wise |
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| - Total | 3. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. List of Texas county name etymologies|List of Texas county seat name etymologies The state of Texas is divided into 254 counties, more than any other U Wise County is a County located in the US state of Texas. As of 2000 the population was 48793 Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 7 sq mi (9. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 7 km²) |
| - Land | 3. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 7 sq mi (9. 6 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 1 km²) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 4,309 |
| - Density | 1,161. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9/sq mi (448. 6/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 76426 |
| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-10264[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1381191[2] |
Bridgeport is a city in Wise County, Texas, United States. The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks The map to the right is now clickable click on an area code to go to the page for that code Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Wise County is a County located in the US state of Texas. As of 2000 the population was 48793 Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 4,309 at the 2000 census.
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Geography
Bridgeport is located at (33. 209844, -97. 760908)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 7 square miles (9. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 7 km²), of which, 3. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 7 square miles (9. 6 km²) of it is land and 0. 04 square miles (0. 1 km²) of it (0. 54%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,309 people, 1,383 households, and 1,023 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,161. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9 people per square mile (448. 4/km²). There were 1,515 housing units at an average density of 408. 5/sq mi (157. 7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 79. 95% White, 2. 65% African American, 0. 44% Native American, 0. 12% Asian, 0. 05% Pacific Islander, 14. 67% from other races, and 2. 14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28. 20% of the population.
There were 1,383 households out of which 42. 4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58. 1% were married couples living together, 11. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26. 0% were non-families. 23. 6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11. 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 86 and the average family size was 3. 40.
In the city the population was spread out with 30. 0% under the age of 18, 8. 7% from 18 to 24, 30. 9% from 25 to 44, 16. 9% from 45 to 64, and 13. 4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 85. 5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78. 5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,016, and the median income for a family was $36,742. Males had a median income of $31,044 versus $22,204 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,335. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 12. 8% of families and 16. 6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 2% of those under age 18 and 8. 7% of those age 65 or over.
History
Bridgeport's history began in February of 1860 when William H. Hunt was granted a charter from the West Fork Bridge Company to build a bridge across the West Fork of the Trinity River. The Trinity River is a 710-mile long river that flows entirely within the U The bridge was located approximately one mile southwest of the present townsite. A Texas State Historical Marker alongside Farm To Market Road 920 denotes the spot of the original bridge today .
The wooden bridge was used for a portion of the Butterfield Overland Mail stage route. The Butterfield Overland Mail, also known as the Oxbow Route, the Butterfield Overland Stage, or the Butterfield Stage, was a Stagecoach route After the American Civil War began, the mail route was no longer used and the original wooden bridge was abandoned. Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South
In 1873 a new iron bridge was built and a post office established, thus formally creating the city of Bridgeport, TX. Its future was assured in 1882 when Charles Cates discovered a vein of bituminous coal while drilling for water. Bituminous coal is a relatively soft Coal containing a tarlike substance called Bitumen. The Wise County Coal Company was formed and was a leading producer of coal for the state until competition from natural gas and petroleum closed the coal mines in 1929.
In 1893 the Rock Island Railroad established a line east of the town, so the town moved approximately one mile east to its present site. In 1913 the town was incorporated. Gas and Oil production became a local industry prior to 1917. The 1920s census showed a town of 1,872. During the 1920s, limestone quarries that produced aggregate for road construction and a brick factory were established. In 1931, a dam was constructed approximately three miles west of town on the West Fork of the Trinity River, creating Lake Bridgeport. The lake was a local center for recreation and remains so today.
During the latter half of the 20th century, Bridgeport's oil, gas, and limestone indurstries continued to flourish and the town became the second largest town in Wise County. These industries continue to be the local economic leaders.
Education
The City of Bridgeport is served by the Bridgeport Independent School District. Bridgeport Independent School District is a public School district based in Bridgeport, Texas ( USA)
Transport
The city is served by Bridgeport Municipal Airport. Bridgeport Municipal Airport is a public Airport located four miles (6 km southwest of the Central business district of Bridgeport, a city in
Banking
For almost 100 years, Bridgeport was served by the First National Bank of Bridgeport. The bank was purchased in the late 1980s by primary investors Billie C. Green, W. W. "Wilson" Ray, and M. L. Manoushagian. It, however, was sold in December of 2005 to First Financial Bankshares (stock symbol FFIN) based in Abilene and became part of a six branch bankconsisting of institutions in Bridgeport, Boyd, Decatur, Southlake, Keller, and Trophy Club.
Nemeses
Bridgeport is in a constant rivalry with the town of Decatur, Texas which sits 10 miles to the east on highway 380. Decatur is a city located in Wise County, Texas, United States. The two high school teams battle every year in the "Battle of the Big Sandy" football game.
Famous Residents
Kyle Clifton, formerly of the NFL New York Jets, graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1980 after having been born in Olney, Texas. Kyle Clifton (born August 23, 1962 in Olney Texas) was a Linebacker who played thirteen seasons in the National Football League The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. Olney is a city in Young County, Texas, United States. The population was 3396 at the 2000 census Although he played linebacker at Texas Christian University and then the Jets, Clifton played quarterback for the Bridgeport Bulls his junior and senior years leading the Bulls to a 9-1 record in the former (losing only to Bowie at home). Texas Christian University is a private, Coeducational University located in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a third round draft pick of the Jets and played with the team his entire career which lasted thirteen seasons from 1984-1996.
References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
Handbook of Texas Online s. v. "BRIDGEPORT, TX," http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/BB/hgb11.html (accessed January 17, 2006).
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