DeWalt, Missouri City, Texas facts for kids
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DeWalt,
Missouri City, Texas |
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 DeWalt, Missouri City, Texas
Location in Texas
DeWalt, Missouri City, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Fort Bend |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77459
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| Area code(s) | Mostly 281 also 713, 832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1334312 |
DeWalt was once a small community in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was located along State Highway 6 (SH 6). Today, DeWalt has become part of Missouri City, which is a suburb of Houston.
Even though DeWalt was still shown on highway signs in 2013, most of its original buildings are gone. However, some important parts of its history remain. For example, the historic Dew Plantation house was moved in 2006 to Kitty Hollow Park. It is now a museum. Also, the private DeWalt Cemetery still exists within the Lake Olympia neighborhood.
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Where Was DeWalt Located?
DeWalt was situated along State Highway 6 (SH 6). It was near where Oilfield Road (now called Scenic Rivers Drive) and DeWalt Road (now Lake Olympia Parkway) meet. Another way to describe its location is near SH 6 and Farm to Market Road 1092 (FM 1092).
Today, these areas are filled with shops and homes. DeWalt was about 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Sugar Land. Lake Olympia Parkway crosses Oyster Creek nearby.
Important Historical Sites
The private DeWalt Cemetery is located about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) east of the original community. It is inside a neighborhood near Lake Olympia Parkway. Even today, the name "Dewalt" is used in official records for some radio services in the area.
The historic Dew Plantation House used to be in DeWalt. In 2006, it was moved about 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast to Kitty Hollow Park. This was done by Fort Bend County and the Fort Bend Museum Association to save the building. The house was fixed up and is now called the DeWalt Heritage Center. A group called the DeWalt Heritage Society helps take care of it.
A Look Back at DeWalt's History
In the 1850s, a large sugar plantation owned by Thomas Waters DeWalt was in this area. After the American Civil War ended in 1865, the plantation land was divided. An African-American community then grew there. By 1914, about 100 people lived in DeWalt. The Sugar Land Railway ran through the town from 1912 until about 1980.
Missouri City officially took over the DeWalt area in 1965 and 1980. This means DeWalt became part of the larger city.
Education in DeWalt
Before 1959, DeWalt was part of the Missouri City Independent School District. In 1959, this district joined with others to form the Fort Bend Independent School District.
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In 2006 the Dew Plantation House was moved to Kitty Hollow Park to serve as a museum.
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The private DeWalt Cemetery in Missouri City was established in 1850.
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The original homesite for the Dew House along Highway 6 north of Oilfield Road was for sale in 2013.
