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Texas
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, United States. According to the''
Handbook of Texas
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'', the community had an estimated population of 175 in 2000.
History
Cherokee had a population of 175 in 1990 and 2000. Farmers raised
sheep
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,
poultry
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, and
pecan
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s.
Today, the community has a post office (zip code: 76832), a general store, and a volunteer fire department. Ranching and hunting are the primary business activities in the area.
On June 12, 2009, two tornadoes struck Cherokee with minor damage.
Geography
Cherokee is located at the junction of State Highway 16 and RM 501 in southern San Saba County, about 15 miles south of San Saba and 18 miles north of Llano.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
Köppen climate classification
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system, Cherokee has a
humid subtropical climate
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, ''Cfa'' on climate maps.
Notable people
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Kelcy Warren
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Early life
Born in Gladewater, Texas, Warren grew up in White Oak, Texas, the youngest of four son ...
, politician, owns a ranch in Cherokee.
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Dan Kuykendall
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,
U.S. Representative
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for
Tennessee
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, was born in Cherokee.
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Ronnie Floyd
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, pastor of the local First Baptist Church (1976-1978).
Education
Cherokee became a county center of higher education when Francis Marion Behrns established the Cherokee Academy in 1894. Two years later, the name was changed to West Texas Normal and Business College. A building that originally belonged to the college was purchased from Behrns on April 4, 1911, to house Cherokee Junior College. In 1921, it was sold to the county school district to serve as a high school.
Public education in the community of Cherokee is provided by the Cherokee Independent School District. The district has one campus, Cherokee School, that serves students in grades kindergarten through 12.
Gallery
Image:Town of Cherokee, Texas.JPG, Church in Cherokee
Image:Buildings in Cherokee, Texas.JPG, Buildings in Cherokee