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Ambia, Texas
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 Ambia, Texas
Location in Texas
Ambia, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Lamar |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 903 & 430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379339 |
Ambia is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, in the U.S. state of Texas.
History
A post office was established at Ambia in 1886, and remained in operation until 1905. The community derives its name from "amber", alluding to the color of the chewing tobacco used by the local men.
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