Blessing, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blessing, Texas
CDP
Downtown Blessing
Location of Blessing, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Matagorda
Area
• Total	2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2)
• Land	2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	36 ft (11 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	856
• Density	428/sq mi (161.5/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	77419
Area code(s)	361
FIPS code	48-08668
GNIS feature ID	2407862

Blessing is a small community in Matagorda County, Texas, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area the government tracks for population counts, even though it's not an official city. In 2020, about 856 people lived there.

This community began when a railroad line reached this spot. The first people who settled here wanted to name it "Thank God," but postal officials didn't approve that name. So, they chose "Blessing" instead! The post office in Blessing has been open since 1903.

City limit of Blessing, Texas

Where is Blessing Located?

Blessing covers a total area of about 2 square miles (5.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its boundaries.

Who Lives in Blessing?

In 2020, the population of Blessing was 856 people. This number is very similar to the population in 2000, which was 861. This means the number of people living in Blessing has stayed pretty steady over the years.

Schools in Blessing

Students in Blessing attend schools that are part of the Tidehaven Independent School District. For those who want to continue their education after high school, the local community college is Wharton County Junior College.

Famous People from Blessing

• Pudge Heffelfinger - He was a very important person in the history of American football. He is known as the first professional football player. He passed away in Blessing in 1954.

See also

In Spanish: Blessing (Texas) para niños