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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  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.
Notable people
- James Garrett Freeman - murderer[3]
Gallery
Lissie sign on US 90A looking southeast
Post office
New grain elevator south of Lissie
United Methodist Church
Disused grain storage facility along US 90A
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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