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Unincorporated community in Bowie County, Texas, United States For the community in Deaf Smith County, see Simms, Deaf Smith County, Texas.

Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
Simms, Bowie County, Texas
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 33°21′01″N 94°30′27″W / 33.35028°N 94.50750°W / 33.35028; -94.50750
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBowie
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code75574
Area code(s)903 & 430
GNIS feature ID1364265

Simms is an unincorporated community in Bowie County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 240 in 2000. It is part of the Texarkana metropolitan area.

History

Simms was named for G.W. Simms, who helped establish a post office in the community in 1890. Two years later, the community developed a gristmill, a gin, and a store alongside a population of 50. It grew to 150 in 1914 and returned to 50 in the 1930s. It continued to grow into the next decade and had four businesses in 1982. The population jumped to 240 at that time and remained at that level through 2000.

Geography

Simms is located 9 mi (14 km) southwest of Boston in southwestern Bowie County.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Simms has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Education

The Simms Independent School District serves area students.

Notable person

See also

References

  1. "Simms ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Simms
  3. ^ Harper, Jr., Cecil. "Simms, TX (Bowie County)". tshaonline.org. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  4. Climate Summary for Simms, Texas
Municipalities and communities of Bowie County, Texas, United States
County seat: Boston
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