Quitman, Texas
Quitman is a city and the county seat of Wood County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,942 at the 2020 census. It is most notable for being the birthplace of Academy Award-winning actress Sissy Spacek. The city was named for John A. Quitman, a veteran of the Mexican–American War, and once governor of Mississippi.
Quitman, Texas | |
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Quitman Town Square | |
Location of Quitman, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 32.794033°N 95.44546°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wood |
| Founded | 1850 |
| Incorporated | 1941 |
| Named for | John A. Quitman |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council government |
| • Mayor | Randy Dunn |
| • Mayor pro tempore | David Dobbs |
| • City Secretary / Administrator | Rodney Kieke |
| • City Council | Members
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1.886 sq mi (4.885 km2) |
| • Land | 1.877 sq mi (4.862 km2) |
| • Water | 0.009 sq mi (0.023 km2) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,942 |
| • Density | 1,000/sq mi (400/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 75783 |
| Area codes | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-60188 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1375601 |
| Website | Official website |
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