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General Election May 8, 2010
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Upcoming
Meetings or Hearings
Planning
and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, March 11, 2010
Public Hearing - Sexually Oriented Business Regulations,
March 18, 2010
The City of Quitman Offices are located at
401 E. Goode
PO Box 1855
Goode Street
Quitman, Texas 75783
Phone: 903.763.4045
Fax: 903.763.5631
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
About The City of Quitman:
The Town of Quitman is a pioneer town
with history that goes back to 1850 when it was founded.
At that time it was established as the County Seat of
Wood County. Quitman was incorporated as a Type A
General Law City in 1941. History accounts relate that
it received its name from John A. Quitman, who as a
governor of Mississippi at one time and a prominent
figure in the Mexican War. In the early years
agriculture served as the principal economic motivator
of the area; and, Quitman experienced significant
activity as a service center for farmers of the area.
As was the case with many rural communities, the Great
Depression brought a severe economic decline to the
community.
However, during the World War II era oil
was discovered in the area and boosted the economy. The
Great Depression had a severe effect on the population;
however in recent years the creation of nearby
recreational lakes has added to the economic vitality of
the City. Mirroring the economic pattern of the era,
Quitman experienced a decline in population during the
years of the Great Depression and World War II.
However, the population of Wood County has been climbing
steadily since 1960. With the exception of the 1990
Census number, Quitman has been matching the growth
experienced by the county. The highest population
recorded for Quitman was recorded in the 2000 Census
with 2,030 persons.
However, records show the 2005 estimate
as being 2,131 persons. Utilizing the historic
populations and following the county trend for increased
growth, the estimated future populations for year 2010
and 2020 are 2,322 persons and 2,706 persons
respectively.
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