Poetry Texas Map

About Poetry, Texas

Poetry is a locality in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,642. The population density is 129.0 people per km². Poetry is located at 32.8257°N, 96.2458°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75160.

Poetry, Texas, unfolds under a wide, often brilliant sky, where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet resilience. It lies 14.2 miles east-north-east of Forney, TX (from Forney, TX: bearing 68°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north-north-east of Terrell. Rolling plains, softened by the gentle touch of time and Texas sun, stretch towards horizons that promise endless summer days. The air, especially in the hush of evening, carries the faint, sweet scent of wild grasses and the distant hum of cicadas, a sound that seems to hold the very essence of these open spaces. Here, life moves at a cadence dictated by the sun's arc and the rustle of cottonwood leaves, a deliberate pace that allows for observation of the subtle shifts in light and shadow across the landscape. The history of Poetry is woven into the very agricultural fabric of Kaufman County, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first cultivated this fertile ground. Once a vital stop along the routes of early settlers, its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with cotton and cattle shaping its character for generations. Though the bustling days of a more prominent crossroads may have receded, a deep sense of community persists, a quiet pride in the legacy of hard work and perseverance. The distinctive charm of Poetry lies not in grand monuments, but in the unpretentious beauty of its fields, the weathered grace of its older buildings, and the genuine warmth of its people, who carry the stories of this place in their very being.

About This Poetry Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Poetry, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.825681, -96.245811. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Poetry and Kaufman County.

Detailed location data for Poetry includes the ZIP code (75160), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Kaufman County (Kaufman), and school district assignment (Terrell Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Poetry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.