Lissie, Texas
Lissie is an unincorporated community in Wharton County, Texas, United States. It is located along U.S. Highway 90A in northern Wharton County.
Lissie, Texas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
  Lissie, Texas Location within the state of Texas | |
| Coordinates: 29°33′15″N 96°13′30″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wharton |
| Elevation | 153 ft (47 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 77454 |
| Area code(s) | 979 |
Geography
According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 49 in 2000.[1]
Although it is unincorporated, Lissie has a post office, with the ZIP code of 77454.[2] Public education in the community of Lissie is provided by the East Bernard Independent School District.
Gallery
Lissie sign on US 90A looking southeast
US Post Office in Lissie, Texas
New grain elevator south of Lissie
Historical marker at United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church at Raymond Ave and Franklin St
Disused grain storage facility along US 90A
Notable residents
- James Garrett Freeman - Murderer[3]
References
- Hudgins, Merle R. "Handbook of Texas Online: LISSIE, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
- Zip Code Lookup Archived 2011-06-15 at the Wayback Machine
- "Wharton jury sentences game warden's killer to death." Houston Chronicle. Friday, November 7, 2008
External links
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