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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 a small place in Lamar County, Texas. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the larger county or state.
History of Ambia
When Ambia Started
Ambia got its start a long time ago. In 1886, a post office was opened there. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1905.
How Ambia Got Its Name
The name "Ambia" has an interesting story. It comes from the word "amber." Amber is a beautiful yellowish-brown color. The community was named after this color. It was inspired by the color of a popular product used by the local men back then.
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