Wise, Texas
Wise is an unincorporated community in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 29 in 2000. It is located within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
History
Wise was first settled by a Norwegians in 1848 as Fourmile Prairie. In 1889, it was renamed to Wise. Its population was 29 in 1990 and 2000.
Geography
Wise is located at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 47 and 3227, 10 mi (16 km) southwest of Canton in west-central Van Zandt County near the Kaufman County line.
Education
Wise School was established in 1890 and had 79 students in 1904. Since 1949, it has been served by the Mabank Independent School District.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wise, Texas
- ^ Kleiner, Diana J. (October 1, 1995). "Wise, TX". tshaonline.org.
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