Cheek, Texas


Cheek is an unincorporated community, southwest of Beaumont in central Jefferson County, Texas, United States. In 1906, it was established by John R. Cheek. Although an identifiable community remains with a population of 550, the area is included within Beaumont city's jurisdiction.

Location

Cheek is located within Precinct 4 of Jefferson County. Precinct 4 is divided into four zones.
Zone 1 and Zone 2 describe the area known as Cheek.
Boyt Road Area:
Township of Cheek:

History

Religion

Cheek has hosted a variety of religious worship centers over the years. New Bethel Baptist Church originating in 1957 and St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church originating in 1962 are two of the oldest establishments located in the heart of the community. Currently, both congregations actively offer regular worship services and venues for special celebrations.

Education

Cheek Elementary School was supported by the local community in the 1940s and beyond as an independent school district. The
school served as a community center for the surrounding area. Later Cheek School was incorporated into the South Park School District of Beaumont. The Cheek School no longer exists.
Primary education is provided by the following:
Cheek is served by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Cheek Volunteer Fire Department And Ambulance Service is located at 8523 Kidd Rd and is operated by community leaders.
Cheek hosts the Precinct 4 Service Center where the former Fanshire Elementary School was converted to meet the needs of the community.
Such services include:
  • Maintenance of roads and bridges
  • Constructing driveways and installing culverts
  • Signage and striping of roads
  • Ditching
  • Grass cutting
  • Elections
  • Public health fair
  • Southeast Texas Super Seniors
  • Summer nutrition program