Fannin, Texas
| Fannin | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Fannin  Fannin Location within the state of Texas | |
| Coordinates: 28°41′44″N 97°14′9″W / 28.69556°N 97.23583°WCoordinates: 28°41′44″N 97°14′9″W / 28.69556°N 97.23583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Goliad |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1373703 |
Fannin is an unincorporated community in eastern Goliad County, Texas, United States.[1] Its elevation is 141 feet (43 m).[2] It is part of the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Fannin is named for James Fannin,[3] who commanded the group of Texans killed in the Goliad Massacre during the Texas Revolution.
Recreation
Fannin is home to the Coleto Creek Reservoir. It is a venue for camping, fishing and other outdoor recreation.
References
- ↑ Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '05. Skokie: Rand McNally, 2005, p. 98.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fannin, Texas, Geographic Names Information System, 1979-11-30. Accessed 2007-12-22.
- ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 123.
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