Kaufman, Texas

History

Kaufman was founded as "Kings Fort", named after Dr. William P. King, who established the fort in 1840 after purchasing 2.5 sqmi of land where the city is now located. The community was renamed "Kingsboro" after five years of growth. In 1852, Kingsboro was renamed "Kaufman" after the newly formed Kaufman County, which in turn was named after David S. Kaufman.

Kaufman was the first place that Bonnie Parker, of Bonnie and Clyde, was incarcerated.

Nearby Camp Kaufman was used as a German POW camp during World War II.

Geography

U.S. Route 175, a four-lane limited-access highway, passes through the southwest side of the city, leading northwest 33 mi to Dallas and southeast 39 mi to Athens. Texas State Highway 34 passes through the south and east sides of the city, leading north 12 mi to Terrell and southwest 26 mi to Ennis. State Highway 243 leads east from Kaufman 27 mi to Canton.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Kaufman has a total area of 22.1 km2, of which 0.5 km2, or 2.08%, is covered by water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Kaufman has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,797 people, 2,177 households, and 1,427 families residing in the city.

Sports

Kaufman was home to minor league baseball. The 1915 Kaufman Kings played as members of the Class D level Central Texas League before the league disbanded.

Education

Public schools

Kaufman and surrounding portions of Kaufman County are served by the Kaufman Independent School District.

Private schools

Honors Academy operates the Legacy Academy, a grades 6–12 charter school, in Kaufman.

Kaufman Christian School, a church-run school with classes from prekindergarten to 12th grade, also serves the area.

Colleges and universities

Trinity Valley Community College operates its Health Science Center in Kaufman.

Transport

Hall Airport was a privately owned public use airport located about 6.8 miles southeast of Kaufman's central business district. The airport had one runway, designated "17/35", with a turf surface measuring 2,585 by 40 feet (788 x 12 m).

Notable people

• Craig Birdsong, NFL defensive back for the Houston Oilers
• Ted Healy, comedian, actor, and discoverer of The Three Stooges
• Sonny Strait, voice actor
• Bonnie Parker was incarcerated first here

Notes

References

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