Desert, Texas

Desert is an unincorporated community in Collin County, located in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 25 in 2000. It is located within the Dallas-Fort [Worth Metroplex].

History

The area in what is known as Desert today was first settled around 1890. It was named for a creek that runs just outside of it. A post office was established at Desert in 1893 and remained in operation until 1904. It has served as a retail center for most of its history, with a general store, a church, and a gristmill. It never had more than 100 residents in its vicinity. The population was estimated at 25 from 1933 through 2000.

Geography

Desert is located on Texas [State Highway 160] in far-northeastern Collin County, near the intersection of the Grayson and Fannin County lines.

Education

Desert once had its own school. Today the community is served by the Trenton [Independent School District].