Bleiblerville, Texas facts for kids
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Bleiblerville
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 Bleiblerville
Location in Texas
Bleiblerville
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Austin |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
78931
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| GNIS feature ID | 1330860 |
Bleiblerville is a small, unincorporated community located in northern Austin County, Texas, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government. In 2000, about 71 people lived there. It is part of the larger Greater Houston metropolitan area.
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Discovering Bleiblerville's Past
Bleiblerville got its name from a man named Robert Bleibler. He was an immigrant from Switzerland who moved to the area. In the late 1880s, Robert Bleibler opened a general store, a post office, and even a saloon.
How Bleiblerville Grew and Changed
The community quickly grew when many German immigrants arrived in the late 1800s. A post office was officially set up in 1891. In 1900, a man named Theodore Wehring ran a cotton gin there. This machine helped separate cotton fibers.
The population of Bleiblerville changed over time. In 1904, about 101 people lived there, and by 1925, it grew to 150. In the 1960s, the community saw a boost when oil drilling increased. This brought more people, and in 1966, the population reached 225 residents. However, the number of residents later went down to 71 by 1972 and stayed around that level through 2000. Even though it's unincorporated, Bleiblerville still has its own post office with the ZIP code 78931.
Where is Bleiblerville Located?
Bleiblerville is found in a rural part of Texas. It is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) northwest of Nelsonville. It is also about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) northwest of the town of Bellville. You can find Bleiblerville along a road called FM 2502.
Connecting to Nearby Towns
From Bleiblerville, you can travel about 2.9 miles (4.7 km) northwest on FM 2502 to reach the area near Welcome. Another road, Industry Road, goes southwest for about 3.8 miles (6.1 km) to Industry. Bleiblerville Road heads northeast and connects to State Highway 36, which leads to Brenham, about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) away.
Learning in Bleiblerville
The local school for children in the area is located near Welcome. This school is about one mile north of Bleiblerville. Today, students from Bleiblerville attend schools that are part of the Bellville Independent School District.
