Karnack, Texas facts for kids
Karnack is a rural unincorporated community in northeastern Harrison County near Caddo Lake in the eastern region of the U.S. state of Texas.
The town is named after Karnak, Egypt (near modern-day Luxor). It was thought that the community's alignment with the city of Port Caddo was relative to that of Karnak and Thebes.
The Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge, formerly the Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant, is located in Karnack.
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Geography
Karnack is situated on the shores of Caddo Lake, the only natural lake in the state of Texas. The lake is a bayou, known for its beautiful scenery and great fishing. The community of Karnack is deep in the pine woods of Northeast Texas and is mostly farm and timber land.
According to the Handbook of Texas, Caddo Lake was one of the largest natural lakes in Texas before the construction of Caddo Dam. It is known as Texas' only natural lake, though small natural lakes abound throughout much of Texas.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Karnack has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
- [1] from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant from the Handbook of Texas Online
Education
Karnack is served by the Karnack Independent School District. Karnack Elementary School and Karnack Junior/Senior High School serve the community.
Notable people
- Lady Bird Johnson, former First Lady of the United States, born and raised in Karnack.
