Pilot Point, Texas
Encyclopedia
Pilot Point is a city in Denton County
, Texas
, United States
. The population was 3,538 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 3 square miles (7.8 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 3,538 people, 1,205 households, and 885 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,160.7 people per square mile (447.9/km²). There were 1,283 housing units at an average density of 420.9 per square mile (162.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.15% White, 4.64% African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 8.88% from other races
, and 2.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.92% of the population.
There were 1,205 households out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples
living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,212, and the median income for a family was $47,097. Males had a median income of $31,981 versus $24,531 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $18,248. About 8.6% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.
The city is governed by an elected council. A separately elected mayor presides over the governing body but casts no vote on matters before the council except in the event of a tie. The current mayor is Janet Groff. Recent former mayors have included Jerry Alford (retired telecommunications executive), Toby Osburn (university administrator), Dr. Allen Groff (physician), and Tom Porter (retired educator). Council members and the mayor serve without any compensation pursuant to a recommendation by Mayor Toby Osburn that was unanimously approved by the City Council in 2000. An appointed city administrator oversees daily operations of various city services and functions. Elections each May determine occupants of alternating seats on the council and the mayor is elected bi-annually.
Christian
groups came together and formed The Church of the Nazarene
at Pilot Point. A memorial commemorating the event is located at the local Church of the Nazarene facility, approximately two blocks west of U.S. Highway 377. Other churches in the community hold particular historical significance in the community. First Baptist Church, Pilot Point Church of Christ and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church are among the oldest, continuously functioning Christian congregations in the community. First Baptist Church claims an 1856 founding date that precedes the Civil War. Pilot Point Church of Christ claims a founding date of 1864 and boasts it currently occupies the meeting house built by church founders in 1874 from timber hauled by ox-drawn carts from Shreveport, Louisiana. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church claims a founding date of the winter of 1891-1892. The Pilot Point Church of Christ and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church are designated as historical sites by the Texas Historical Commission. Rev. J.L. Truett (the brother of the famous pastor George W. Truett of First Baptist Church-Dallas fame) was the first pastor and founder of Calvary Baptist Church which formed in 1907.
The City of Pilot Point, Pilot Point Post-Signal (newspaper), and Skinner Cemetery are also sites of local historical significance and are designated sites by the Texas Historical Commission. A series of memorial markers permanently installed in the center of the town square commemorates the service of multiple generations of men and women from the community and area who sacrificed their lives in military service, primarily in the 20th century.
Pilot Point is well known for its horse ranches, including several World and National Show Horse Champions.
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Pilot Point high school has a rich tradition in athletic excellence, most notably the football team. 1980 Class 2A Co-Champions and 1981 and 2009 Class 2A State Champions (2A Division 1 in '09). The Bearcat football program also holds many records in Texas. Class 2A State Record for Consecutive Playoff Appearances with 22 (Second most in Texas UIL history). Consecutive district wins with 81 (1978–1991), 15 Consecutive District titles (1978–1993), They also boast 33 consecutive winning seasons at both the 2A and 3A level. The Boys baseball team have been to two State Baseball tournaments in 1995 and 1996. The Boys basketball team reached the State tournament in 1984 and the Girls basketball team reached it in 2002. The Golf team advanced to State 1999-2003. The track team has sent several individuals to the State Track meet and have several of individual championships, and the Cross Country team has advanced to the State meet several times as well at both the 2A and 3A level. The Lady Cat Softball team advanced to the Texas State 3A Tournament in 2006.
Denton County, Texas
Denton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 432,976; in 2009 the estimated population had reached 628,300. Part of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex, it is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. The county seat is Denton. The county...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 3,538 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Pilot Point is located at 33°23′47"N 96°57′31"W (33.396350, -96.958719).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 3 square miles (7.8 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,538 people, 1,205 households, and 885 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,160.7 people per square mile (447.9/km²). There were 1,283 housing units at an average density of 420.9 per square mile (162.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.15% White, 4.64% African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 8.88% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.92% of the population.
There were 1,205 households out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,212, and the median income for a family was $47,097. Males had a median income of $31,981 versus $24,531 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $18,248. About 8.6% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.
The city is governed by an elected council. A separately elected mayor presides over the governing body but casts no vote on matters before the council except in the event of a tie. The current mayor is Janet Groff. Recent former mayors have included Jerry Alford (retired telecommunications executive), Toby Osburn (university administrator), Dr. Allen Groff (physician), and Tom Porter (retired educator). Council members and the mayor serve without any compensation pursuant to a recommendation by Mayor Toby Osburn that was unanimously approved by the City Council in 2000. An appointed city administrator oversees daily operations of various city services and functions. Elections each May determine occupants of alternating seats on the council and the mayor is elected bi-annually.
Historical events
On October 13, 1908 several HolinessHoliness movement
The holiness movement refers to a set of beliefs and practices emerging from the Methodist Christian church in the mid 19th century. The movement is distinguished by its emphasis on John Wesley's doctrine of "Christian perfection" - the belief that it is possible to live free of voluntary sin - and...
Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
groups came together and formed The Church of the Nazarene
Church of the Nazarene
The Church of the Nazarene is an evangelical Christian denomination that emerged from the 19th century Holiness movement in North America with its members colloquially referred to as Nazarenes. It is the largest Wesleyan-holiness denomination in the world. At the end of 2010, the Church of the...
at Pilot Point. A memorial commemorating the event is located at the local Church of the Nazarene facility, approximately two blocks west of U.S. Highway 377. Other churches in the community hold particular historical significance in the community. First Baptist Church, Pilot Point Church of Christ and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church are among the oldest, continuously functioning Christian congregations in the community. First Baptist Church claims an 1856 founding date that precedes the Civil War. Pilot Point Church of Christ claims a founding date of 1864 and boasts it currently occupies the meeting house built by church founders in 1874 from timber hauled by ox-drawn carts from Shreveport, Louisiana. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church claims a founding date of the winter of 1891-1892. The Pilot Point Church of Christ and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church are designated as historical sites by the Texas Historical Commission. Rev. J.L. Truett (the brother of the famous pastor George W. Truett of First Baptist Church-Dallas fame) was the first pastor and founder of Calvary Baptist Church which formed in 1907.
The City of Pilot Point, Pilot Point Post-Signal (newspaper), and Skinner Cemetery are also sites of local historical significance and are designated sites by the Texas Historical Commission. A series of memorial markers permanently installed in the center of the town square commemorates the service of multiple generations of men and women from the community and area who sacrificed their lives in military service, primarily in the 20th century.
Pilot Point is well known for its horse ranches, including several World and National Show Horse Champions.
Notable people
- Thomas Ambrose TschoepeThomas Ambrose TschoepeThomas Ambrose Tschoepe was the second Roman Catholic bishop of San Angelo, Texas and the fifth bishop of Dallas, Texas....
, Roman Catholic Bishop, was born in Pilot Point. - Colt KnostColt KnostColt Knost is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour.-Amateur career:Knost was born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Pilot Point, Texas. He was the Class 3A State Champion his senior year of 2003. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2007. While at SMU,...
, PGA golfer, grew up in Pilot Point and was State Champion in 2003.
Education
The city is served by the Pilot Point Independent School DistrictPilot Point Independent School District
Pilot Point Independent School District is a public school district based in Pilot Point, Texas .Located in Denton County, portions of the district extend into Cooke and Grayson counties....
.
Pilot Point high school has a rich tradition in athletic excellence, most notably the football team. 1980 Class 2A Co-Champions and 1981 and 2009 Class 2A State Champions (2A Division 1 in '09). The Bearcat football program also holds many records in Texas. Class 2A State Record for Consecutive Playoff Appearances with 22 (Second most in Texas UIL history). Consecutive district wins with 81 (1978–1991), 15 Consecutive District titles (1978–1993), They also boast 33 consecutive winning seasons at both the 2A and 3A level. The Boys baseball team have been to two State Baseball tournaments in 1995 and 1996. The Boys basketball team reached the State tournament in 1984 and the Girls basketball team reached it in 2002. The Golf team advanced to State 1999-2003. The track team has sent several individuals to the State Track meet and have several of individual championships, and the Cross Country team has advanced to the State meet several times as well at both the 2A and 3A level. The Lady Cat Softball team advanced to the Texas State 3A Tournament in 2006.
External links
- Pilot Point Official Web Site
- Lisa C. Maxwell, "PILOT POINT, TX," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hgp04), accessed May 28, 2011. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.