Roach is an unincorporated community in Cass County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 50 in 2000.
Roach, Texas | |
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  Roach  Roach | |
| Coordinates: 33°4′10″N 94°16′19″W / 33.06944°N 94.27194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cass |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 903 & 430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378961[1] |
History
editRoach was said to be named for the family of local physician Dr. J. Roach. A post office was established at Roach in 1898 and remained in operation until 1904, with James O'Rear serving as postmaster. It had two churches and several scattered houses in 1936. Only one church remained alongside the houses in 1983. Its population was 50 in 2000.[2]
Geography
editRoach is located 6 mi (9.7 km) northeast of Linden in eastern Cass County.[2]
Education
editToday, the community is served by the Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District.