Algoa, Texas facts for kids
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Algoa, Texas
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Location of Algoa, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston |
| Settled | 1880 |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 125 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77511
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| Area codes | 281, 409 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1329358 |
Algoa is a small, unincorporated community located in Galveston County, Texas, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2000, about 125 people lived in Algoa.
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History of Algoa
Algoa was first settled in 1880. It was built along the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway, which was a very important train line. When it was first founded, the community was called Hughes.
How Algoa Got Its Name
The name of the community changed over time. In 1893, telephone service became available in the area. A few years later, in 1897, a post office opened. This new post office was given the name Algoa, and the community has been known by that name ever since.
Farming in Early Algoa
For many years, Algoa was mainly a farming community. Farmers grew different kinds of crops. At first, they focused on fruits like pears, satsumas (a type of tangerine), strawberries, and figs. These fruits were then sold in the nearby city of Galveston.
Later, in the early 1900s, farmers in Algoa started growing different crops. They switched to growing rice and raising dairy cows for milk. These new types of farming were more profitable and provided a more stable income for the community.
Education for Algoa Students
Students who live in Algoa attend schools that are part of the Santa Fe Independent School District. This means their local public schools are managed by that school district.
Postal Services in Algoa
The post office that was once in Algoa closed down in 1972. Today, people in Algoa get their mail service from nearby towns. Mail is handled by the post offices in Alvin and Santa Fe. If you need to send mail to Algoa, you would use the Alvin, Texas ZIP code, which is 77511.
