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The city of Groesbeck is located Groesbeck is located in Limestone County<1> and is the County Seat for Limestone County. While we don't have a date for the founding of Groesbeck, you might consider that their post office opened in 1871. From the Census Estimates for 2019, Groesbeck has a population of 4,176 people<2> (see below for details). The community of Groesbeck is 450 feet [137 m] above sea level.<3>. Time Zone: Groesbeck lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time The telephone area code for Groesbeck: (254) The ZIP code for Groesbeck: 76642<4> Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Groesbeck had an population of 4,176 people. This is a decrease of 3.51% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 2.68% since the 2000 Census). At the time of the 2010 Census, Groesbeck had a population of 4,328 people (or 18.51% of the total population of Limestone County). This makes Groesbeck the county's 2nd most populous community. The population of Groesbeck represents 0.02% of the total population of Texas (which has 25,145,561 people), making it the state's 371st most populous community. With a 2010 count of 4,328 people, the population of Groesbeck has remained roughly the same as the 2000 Census (with a count of 4,291 people). More information can be found on the Census Page for Groesbeck. Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Groesbeck - they are located in Michigan (2) and Ohio. For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Groesbeck. We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Groesbeck. We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy. We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Groesbeck. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Groesbeck. Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Groesbeck. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Groesbeck. We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Groesbeck. See our Newspapers Page for Groesbeck. Looking for more information about Groesbeck? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions. In addition to the Tourism page for Groesbeck, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Groesbeck. We originally found mention of Groesbeck in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page. From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Groesbeck was on a map titled Map of Texas (from Rand McNally, 1911). We also found Groesbeck in the book titled .<7> From that list, the Groesbeck post office opened in 1871.
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<1> If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Limestone, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. <2> Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Groesbeck. <3> The elevation is an estimate for the area around Groesbeck - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. <4> ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Groesbeck). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Groesbeck or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). <5> While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. <6> The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. <7> A copy of their list with background information can be found at:
https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/