Pumpkin, Texas

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Pumpkin (the United States)
Coordinates: 30°32′51″N 95°17′03″W / 30.54750°N 95.28417°W / 30.54750; -95.28417
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountySan Jacinto County

Pumpkin is a small, unincorporated community located in San Jacinto County, East Texas, United States.[1] This community is settled inside of the Sam Houston National Forest.[2]

History

While most of its past history has been lost, the community is thought to have developed around 1875. The community was named after the nearby creek with the same name.[3] By the late 20th century, Pumpkin had a store, a church, and a volunteer fire department for the remaining residents.[4] In 2000, the population was 50.

References

  1. ^ "Pumpkin". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  2. ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Discover Pumpkin, Texas: A Hidden Gem in San Jacinto County". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  3. ^ "Pumpkin Creek Topography Map in San Jacinto County, Texas". www.topozone.com. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  4. ^ "Punkin Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department Official Website". Evergreen Punkin Vol. Retrieved 2026-02-16.