Aubrey, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aubrey, Texas
City
Downtown
Nicknames:  Horse Country, U.S.A.
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Denton
Area
• Total	3.02 sq mi (7.82 km2)
• Land	3.01 sq mi (7.79 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	676 ft (206 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	5,006
• Density	1,627.33/sq mi (628.24/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	76227
Area code(s)	940
FIPS code	48-04600
GNIS feature ID	2409753

Aubrey is a city located in Denton County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 5,000 people lived there. It's sometimes called "Horse Country, U.S.A." because of the many horse ranches nearby.

Discovering Aubrey's Past

Aubrey officially started as a town in 1867. A man named Lemuel Noah Edwards, who was a veteran from the Civil War, built one of the first houses there. He later gave land to his ten children so they could build their own homes. The Edwards family helped the town grow in many ways. They even had singing gatherings at their home.

The Railway Arrives

In 1881, the Texas and Pacific Railway built a train track and a station in Aubrey. This helped the town connect with other places and grow.

Building Schools and Churches

Lemuel Edwards also helped build the community. In 1885, he offered land to any church that would build a place of worship within a year. In 1882, he and Louis Caddel Sr. gave land for the town's first one-room schoolhouse.

From Peanuts to Horses

For a long time, Aubrey was famous for its peanut farms. Many farms grew peanuts in the areas around the town. However, by 2009, horse ranches became more common. Today, new houses are being built where some of the old peanut farms used to be.

Exploring Aubrey's Location

Aubrey is located about 12 miles (19 km) north of Denton. The city covers a total area of about 3.02 square miles (7.82 km2). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

Who Lives in Aubrey?

Aubrey has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has changed:

Aubrey's Diverse Community

The city is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the different groups living in Aubrey as of 2020:

In 2020, there were 5,006 people living in Aubrey. There were 1,721 households and 1,046 families.

Learning in Aubrey

Students in Aubrey are served by the Aubrey Independent School District. The Aubrey High School's mascot is the chaparral, which is a type of roadrunner.

New Schools for Growing Students

Over the years, new schools have been built to help students learn. A new intermediate school was finished in 2005. By 2008, this building became the middle school. Also in 2008, a new elementary school was built, and the old Aubrey Elementary School was renamed Brockett Elementary School. The building that used to be the middle school now holds the district's main offices.

Some areas with an "Aubrey, Texas" address are actually served by Braswell High School. This school is part of the Denton Independent School District and is located south of Aubrey.

Aubrey's Community Life

Starr's Service Station used to be a popular meeting spot in Aubrey. It was a place where people would gather and socialize. However, the station was sold and is no longer a community center.

Famous People from Aubrey

• Louise Tobin – She was a well-known singer in big bands and was the first wife of famous musician Harry James.

See also

In Spanish: Aubrey (Texas) para niños