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'''Kirvin''' is a town in [[Freestone County, Texas|Freestone County]], [[Texas]], [[United States]]. The population was 129 at the 2010 census.
'''Kirvin''' is a town in [[Freestone County, Texas|Freestone County]], [[Texas]], United States. The population was 101 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].

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==History==
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On May 6, 1922, three local [[Lynching in Kirvin, Texas|African-American men were lynched]] in Kirvin by being mutilated and then burned alive for the alleged murder of a 17-year-old white girl, Eula Ausley. Their names were Snap Curry, Mose Jones and Johnny Cornish.<ref>Bills, E. R. ''Black Holocaust: The Paris Horror and a Legacy of Texas Terror''. Eakin Press, 2015</ref> Some 500 local Kirvin townsfolk, including the victim's grandfather, took part in the killings. Evidence now points to the innocence of at least two of the three victims. During the next month, there were several more instances of lynching by hanging of other black men in the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://amarillo.com/stories/1999/04/18/boo_story.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061647/https://www.amarillo.com/stories/1999/04/18/boo_story.shtml#.VtkoVPjP1qY|archive-date=March 4, 2016|title=Story of East Texas lynching is a tale to remember|access-date=August 7, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/freestone/history/town/kirven.txt|title=Freestone County, Texas - Towns - Kirvin/Kirven|format=txt|access-date=August 7, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.texasobserver.org/822-book-review-the-fire-last-time/| title = Book Review - The Texas Observer| date = August 25, 2000}}</ref> Ausley is buried in the Shanks Memorial Cemetery in Kirvin, on 950 just east of FM 80.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/freestone/cemetery/shanks.txt|title=Freestone County, Texas - Cemeteries - Shanks Memorial Cemetery (near Kirvin, Freestone Co., TX.) (a.k.a. Liberty Hill Cemetery)|format=txt|access-date=August 7, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rarenewspapers.com/|title=Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers - RareNewspapers.com|website=www.rarenewspapers.com}}</ref> A book by Monte Akers titled ''Flames After Midnight: Murder, Vengeance, and the Desolation of a Texas Community'' was written about the incident.<ref>{{Cite book|isbn = 978-0292726338|title = Flames After Midnight: Murder, Vengeance, and the Desolation of a Texas Community, Revised Edition|last1 = Akers|first1 = Monte|date = May 25, 2011}}</ref> Two white men<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.blackwallstreet.freeservers.com/kirvine%201922.htm|title=Kirven, Texas 1922}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3Z8-BXV|title=FamilySearch.org}}</ref><ref>[https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VZF8-FCC Claude Prowell died 1987 Texas];</ref> who were suspects in the Ausley killing were never charged-despite bloody tracks from the murder scene to their house.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1898&dat=19220506&id=LVYpAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-W0FAAAAIBAJ&pg=5566,2326014&hl=en|title=The Norwalk Hour - Google News Archive Search|website=news.google.com}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Kirvin is located at {{coord|31|46|1|N|96|19|48|W|type:city}} (31.766996, -96.330074).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


Kirvin is located in northwestern Freestone County and is {{convert|10|mi|0}} northwest of [[Fairfield, Texas|Fairfield]], the [[county seat]], and {{convert|8|mi|0}} east of [[Wortham, Texas|Wortham]].
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.4|sqmi|km2}}, all land.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town of Kirvin has a total area of {{convert|1.04|sqkm|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Kirvin town, Texas |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4839520 |accessdate=September 6, 2016 |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder}} {{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1920= 288
|1930= 238
| 1920 = 288
|1940= 231
| 1930 = 238
|1950= 152
| 1940 = 231
|1960= 81
| 1950 = 152
|1970= 65
| 1960 = 81
|1980= 107
| 1970 = 65
|1990= 107
| 1980 = 107
|2000= 122
| 1990 = 107
|2010= 129
| 2000 = 122
| 2010 = 129
|estyear=2014
| 2020 = 101
|estimate=128
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| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census">{{cite web |date=May 2023 |title=Census Bureau profile: Kirvin, Texas |url=https://data.census.gov/all?q=Kirvin%20town,%20Texas |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=Jun 7, 2024}}</ref>
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2014">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 122 people, 41 households, and 28 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 303.0 people per square mile (117.8/km²). There were 51 housing units at an average density of 126.6 per square mile (49.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 85.25% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 8.20% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 4.92% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.64% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.92% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 122 people, 41 households, and 28 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|303.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 51 housing units at an average density of {{convert|126.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 85.25% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 8.20% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 4.92% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.64% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.92% of the population.


There were 41 households out of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.64.
There were 41 households, out of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.64.


In the town the population was spread out with 33.6% under the age of 18, 13.1% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 13.1% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $13,125 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,320. There were 3.6% of families and 5.8% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 5.0% of under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $13,125 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,320. There were 3.6% of families and 5.8% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 5.0% of under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.

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==History==
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In May 1922, three local African-American men were lynched in Kirvin by being mutilated and then burned alive for the alleged murder of a 17-year-old white girl, Eula Ausley. Some 500 local whites, including the girl's grandfather, took part in the killings. Evidence now points to the innocence of at least two of the three victims. During the next month, there were several more instances of lynching by hanging of other black men in the area.<ref>http://amarillo.com/stories/1999/04/18/boo_story.shtml</ref><ref>http://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/freestone/history/town/kirven.txt</ref><ref>http://www.texasobserver.org/822-book-review-the-fire-last-time/</ref> Ausley is buried in the Shanks Memorial Cemetery in Kirvin, on 950 just east of FM 80.<ref>http://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/freestone/cemetery/shanks.txt</ref><ref>http://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/56755</ref> A book by Monte Akers titled ''Flames After Midnight: Murder, Vengeance, and the Desolation of a Texas Community'' was written about the incident.<ref>http://www.amazon.com/Flames-after-Midnight-Vengeance-Desolation/dp/0292726333/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436094917&sr=8-1&keywords=flames+after+midnight</ref> Two white men<ref>[http://www.blackwallstreet.freeservers.com/kirvine%201922.htm]</ref><ref>[https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3Z8-BXV Charles Audrey Prowell died 1952 Texas]</ref><ref>[https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VZF8-FCC Claude Prowell died 1987 Texas;]</ref> who were suspects in the Ausley killing were never charged-despite literal bloody tracks from the murder scene to their house.<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1898&dat=19220506&id=LVYpAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-W0FAAAAIBAJ&pg=5566,2326014&hl=en The Norfolk Hour May 6, 1922]</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
The Town of Kirvin is served by the [[Wortham Independent School District]].
Kirvin is served by the [[Wortham Independent School District]].


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Towns in Freestone County, Texas]]
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Latest revision as of 17:47, 19 September 2024

Kirvin, Texas
Town
Kirvin Baptist Church
Kirvin Baptist Church
Location of Kirvin, Texas
Location of Kirvin, Texas
Coordinates: 31°46′02″N 96°19′48″W / 31.76722°N 96.33000°W / 31.76722; -96.33000
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyFreestone
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2)
 • Land0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
459 ft (140 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
101
 • Density250/sq mi (97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75848
Area code254
FIPS code48-39520[3]
GNIS feature ID2412841[2]

Kirvin is a town in Freestone County, Texas, United States. The population was 101 at the 2020 census.

History

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On May 6, 1922, three local African-American men were lynched in Kirvin by being mutilated and then burned alive for the alleged murder of a 17-year-old white girl, Eula Ausley. Their names were Snap Curry, Mose Jones and Johnny Cornish.[4] Some 500 local Kirvin townsfolk, including the victim's grandfather, took part in the killings. Evidence now points to the innocence of at least two of the three victims. During the next month, there were several more instances of lynching by hanging of other black men in the area.[5][6][7] Ausley is buried in the Shanks Memorial Cemetery in Kirvin, on 950 just east of FM 80.[8][9] A book by Monte Akers titled Flames After Midnight: Murder, Vengeance, and the Desolation of a Texas Community was written about the incident.[10] Two white men[11][12][13] who were suspects in the Ausley killing were never charged-despite bloody tracks from the murder scene to their house.[14]

Geography

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Kirvin is located in northwestern Freestone County and is 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Fairfield, the county seat, and 8 miles (13 km) east of Wortham.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Kirvin has a total area of 0.40 square miles (1.04 km2), all land.[15]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920288—
1930238−17.4%
1940231−2.9%
1950152−34.2%
196081−46.7%
197065−19.8%
198010764.6%
19901070.0%
200012214.0%
20101295.7%
2020101−21.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[16]
2020 Census[17]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 122 people, 41 households, and 28 families residing in the town. The population density was 303.0 inhabitants per square mile (117.0/km2). There were 51 housing units at an average density of 126.6 per square mile (48.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 85.25% White, 8.20% African American, 4.92% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.92% of the population.

There were 41 households, out of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.64.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 13.1% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $13,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,320. There were 3.6% of families and 5.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 5.0% of under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.

Education

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Kirvin is served by the Wortham Independent School District.

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kirvin, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ Bills, E. R. Black Holocaust: The Paris Horror and a Legacy of Texas Terror. Eakin Press, 2015
  5. ^ "Story of East Texas lynching is a tale to remember". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  6. ^ "Freestone County, Texas - Towns - Kirvin/Kirven" (txt). Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  7. ^ "Book Review - The Texas Observer". August 25, 2000.
  8. ^ "Freestone County, Texas - Cemeteries - Shanks Memorial Cemetery (near Kirvin, Freestone Co., TX.) (a.k.a. Liberty Hill Cemetery)" (txt). Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  9. ^ "Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers - RareNewspapers.com". www.rarenewspapers.com.
  10. ^ Akers, Monte (May 25, 2011). Flames After Midnight: Murder, Vengeance, and the Desolation of a Texas Community, Revised Edition. ISBN 978-0292726338.
  11. ^ "Kirven, Texas 1922".
  12. ^ "FamilySearch.org".
  13. ^ Claude Prowell died 1987 Texas;
  14. ^ "The Norwalk Hour - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
  15. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Kirvin town, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved September 6, 2016. [dead link‍]
  16. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  17. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Kirvin, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
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