Jakes Colony

Guadalupe County, TX

Status: Located

Year Established: Unknown

Council of Governments: AACOG

Public History: In 1904 the community had a one-teacher school for seventy black students. There were a few scattered houses and a church as of 1946. In 1987 there was no population report, but by 1990 there was.

Community History: I’m unaware but do know there’s a old church school house on corner of my property. I am aware my father bought it from the Pitt family. Please send me any information on the jakes colony settlement

Church: Jakes Colony Church