Bernardo, Texas facts for kids
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Bernardo, Texas
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 Bernardo, Texas
Location in Texas
Bernardo, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Colorado |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78933
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1330444 |
Bernardo is a small, quiet community in northeastern Colorado County, Texas. It is not a big city with its own government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community, meaning it is a collection of homes and farms. In 2000, about 155 people lived there.
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History of Bernardo
Early Settlers
In 1845, many German immigrants came to Texas. They were part of a group called the Adelsverein. This group helped Germans move to Texas. Instead of going to the planned colonization area, many decided to stay in places like Bernardo. They found the conditions here easier to live in.
Bernardo Prairie
The area where Bernardo is located used to be known as Bernardo Prairie. This name came from the flat, open land there. It was also called Braden for a while, named after some of the first families who settled there.
Growth and Changes
Bernardo was located near a main road. This road connected Houston to other towns further inland. During the American Civil War, Bernardo was used as a place to transport cotton to Mexico. This helped the economy.
However, Bernardo did not grow into a large town. It stayed a small farming and ranching community. It had scattered houses and farms. From 1898 to 1917, Bernardo even had its own post office.
Modern Times
By 1986, Bernardo had a general store and a volunteer fire department. There were 187 registered voters in its area. Even though people from Houston were buying land, many descendants of the original settlers still lived there. The population was 155 in 1990 and stayed the same in 2000.
Geography of Bernardo
Bernardo is located in northeastern Colorado County. You can find it where Farm to Market Road 949 meets Bernardo Road. It is situated between Interstate 10 and Cat Spring. Bernardo is about 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Columbus. It also sits on the south bank of the San Bernard River.
Education in Bernardo
Early Schools
As early as 1872, a Catholic school was open in Bernardo. It was run by the Sisters of Divine Providence. This school helped educate the children in the community.
Joining Other Schools
In 1911, the Bernardo Catholic school joined with the Catholic school in Mentz. Later, a public school was built in the area. After that, the schools joined the Columbus Independent School District. This district helps manage public schools in the area.
Gallery
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Bernardo Farm & Ranch Supply store on FM 949
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New Bernardo Volunteer Fire Department building
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Looking southwest on FM 949
