Forestburg, Texas
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Forestburg is an unincorporated community in Montague County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 50 in 2000.
History
On May 29, 1946, an F2 tornado struck Forestburg. One home was destroyed and another was unroofed.[2] On May 7, 1995, an F3 tornado struck Forestburg, killing two.[3]
The ZIP Code for Forestburg is 76239.[4]
Geography
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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, Forestburg has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]
Arts and culture
The Forestburg Rodeo is held each summer, featuring calf roping, barrel racing, and bull riding events.[7]
Education
Forestburg had the county's first school in 1858.[8]
The community of Forestburg is served by the Forestburg Independent School District and is home to the Forestburg High School Longhorns.
On May 17, 1889, two students at Forestburg School were killed in a tornado.[9]
See also
References
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