McCook, Texas

Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
26°29′01″N 98°23′27″W / 26.48361°N 98.39083°W / 26.48361; -98.39083CountryUnited StatesStateTexasCountyHidalgoElevation
305 ft (93 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code956GNIS feature ID1341163[1]

McCook is an unincorporated community in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States.[1] The community is located on Farm to Market Road 681, 30 miles (48 km) northwest of McAllen.[2]

History

McCook was founded circa 1925. By 1936, the community had its own school district, post office, and church; for the next few decades, its population hovered near 40 residents. By 1964, the population had risen to 100. As of 2000, the population was 91; the residents were spread out over a rural area.[2]

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