Welcome to Hufsmith ...
Hufsmith is located on the Gulf Coast.
Hufsmith is located in Harris County<1>.
The location of Hufsmith has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Hufsmith, you might consider that their post office opened in 1802.
Hufsmith is 170 feet [52 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Hufsmith lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Hufsmith is served by one (or more) of the following area codes: (281)<4>, (713) & (832).
The ZIP code for Hufsmith: 77337<5>
Communities near Hufsmith ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Hufsmith.
- Conroe
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
- Jersey Village
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jersey Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jersey Village
- Jersey Village is located in Harris County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,767 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jersey Village <6>
- Oak Ridge North
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Ridge North have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Ridge North
- Oak Ridge North is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,159 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oak Ridge North <6>
- Shenandoah
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shenandoah have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shenandoah
- Shenandoah is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,101 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shenandoah <6>
- Panorama Village
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panorama Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panorama Village
- Panorama Village is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,446 people
- Magnolia
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
- Magnolia is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,224 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Magnolia <6>
- Montgomery
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montgomery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montgomery
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,639 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montgomery <6>
- Chateau Woods
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chateau Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chateau Woods
- Chateau Woods is located in Montgomery County
- Stagecoach
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stagecoach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stagecoach
- Stagecoach is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 604 people
- Bear Creek Village
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear Creek Village
- Bear Creek Village is located in Harris County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 500 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Hufsmith. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Hufsmith.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Hufsmith. 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 Hufsmith.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Hufsmith. See our Newspapers Page for Hufsmith.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Hufsmith ...
Looking for more information about Hufsmith? 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 Hufsmith, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Hufsmith.
Adding Hufsmith to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Hufsmith 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 Hufsmith was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Hufsmith post office opened in 1802.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Hufsmith.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hufsmith. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Harris County: www.co.harris.tx.us/
The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
Footnotes ...
<1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Harris, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
<2> | 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. |
<3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Hufsmith - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
<4> | Of the area codes for Hufsmith, area code (281, 832) is an overlay. |
<5> | 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 community (such as Hufsmith). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Hufsmith or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
<6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
<7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at:
https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |