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Country
  
United States

County
  
Jefferson

Area code(s)
  
409

Elevation
  
6.1 m

State
  
Texas

Time zone
  
Central (CST) (UTC-6)

GNIS feature ID
  
1354336

Local time
  
Friday 5:14 PM

Cheek, Texas

Weather
  
20°C, Wind E at 16 km/h, 22% Humidity

Cheek is an unincorporated community, southwest of Beaumont in central Jefferson County, Texas, United States. In 1906, it was established by John R. Cheek. Although an identifiable community remains with a population of 550, the area is included within Beaumont city's jurisdiction.

Contents

Map of Cheek, TX 77705, USA

Location

Cheek is located within Precinct 4 of Jefferson County. Precinct 4 is divided into four zones. Zone 1 and Zone 2 describe the area known as Cheek.

Zone 1

Boyt Road Area:

Kidd Rd to Boyt Rd Boyt Rd from Blossom Rd to Deshotel Rd Martel Height Area: Lawhon Rd from Gums St to Bluebird Way Lawhon Rd from South China to Hwy 365 Zone 2

Township of Cheek:

Blewett Rd from Avenue C to Industrial Rd

Religion

Cheek has hosted a variety of religious worship centers over the years. New Bethel Baptist Church originating in 1957 and St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church originating in 1962 are two of the oldest establishments located in the heart of the community. Currently, both congregations actively offer regular worship services and venues for special celebrations.

Education

Primary education is provided by the following:

  • Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District for students in west and northwest regions
  • Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District for students in south and southeast regions
  • Beaumont Independent School District for students in north and northeast regions

    • Business Economy

    With large rice fields, cattle farmlands, and ever evolving natural resource extracting,

    Cheek is rich in resources. The community also hosts a variety of businesses.
  • Goodyear Plant
  • Doug Nelson Café
  • Monument Constructors
  • Kidd Road Store
  • Gulf Coast Machine & Supply
  • Clark Pillow Co
  • Texas Coastal Credit Union

    • Law & Government

    Cheek is served by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

    Cheek Volunteer Fire Department And Ambulance Service is located at 8523 Kidd Rd and is operated by community leaders.

    On April 9, 2002, Everette “Bo” Alfred was sworn in as Jefferson County Commissioner of Precinct 4, where Cheek is included as Zone 1 and Zone 2. Cheek hosts the Precinct 4 Service Center where the former Fanshire Elementary School was converted to meet the needs of the community. Such services include:

  • Maintenance of Roads and Bridges
  • Constructing Driveways and Installing Culverts
  • Signage and Striping of Roads
  • Ditching
  • Grass Cutting
  • Elections
  • Public Health Fair
  • Southeast Texas Super Seniors
  • Summer Nutrition Program

    • Entertainment

    There are often weekend events for everyone to enjoy. Rodeos, zydecos, and trailrides account for some of the areas larger gatherings and festivities where nationally renowned artists often join in the celebrations.

    Local Places of Entertainment:
  • Laday Rodeo Arena
  • Bassett's Ranch
  • Crenshaw Old Barn Orchard
  • Clifton Steamboat Museum

    • References

    Cheek, Texas Wikipedia
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