Cool

History

Cool was first settled in the late 19th century as part of the broader westward expansion in North Central Texas. The community developed around agriculture, primarily cotton and cattle ranching. The town's name is believed to have originated from a traveler's remark about the area's refreshing conditions, a story that became local legend. A post office was established in 1906, formalizing the name. Though nearby Mineral Wells grew rapidly due to its mineral springs, Cool remained a small rural settlement throughout the 20th century. Mechanized farming and urban migration led to a gradual population decline after World War II. Interest in rural living brought modest growth in the late 20th century, and the city was officially incorporated in 1990.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

Race & ethnicity

Most-observed species

• Northern Cardinal

  Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  888
• Carolina Chickadee

  Poecile carolinensis (Audubon, 1834) · Aves
  644
• American Crow

  Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
  597
• Turkey Vulture

  Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  575
• Black Vulture

  Coragyps atratus (Bechstein, 1793) · Aves
  512
• Carolina Wren

  Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
  487
• Great Blue/Cocoi Heron

  Ardea herodias Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  363
• Blue Jay

  Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  354

Most recent

• M 3.1 — 2024-05-01
  7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
• M 3.2 — 2024-05-01
  7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
• M 2.7 — 2024-03-06
  13 km ESE of Olney, Texas
• M 3.2 — 2019-10-01
  8 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
• M 2.5 — 2019-07-08
  4 km SSE of Rendon, Texas
• M 2.7 — 2018-12-21
  7 km W of Chico, Texas