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Dew, Texas
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 Dew, Texas
Location in Texas
Dew, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Freestone |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1373396 |
Dew is a small community in Texas. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own city government. You can find Dew in the southern part of Freestone County, Texas. It's located where two roads meet: State Highway 75 and Farm to Market Road 489. Dew is about nine miles south of Fairfield, which is the main town in Freestone County.
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The Story of Dew's Name
The area where Dew is located was first settled in the 1850s. Pioneers from Alabama moved here to start new lives. Back then, the community had a different name. It was called Avant or Avant Prairie.
Early Post Office and Name Changes
A post office was opened in Avant in 1853. It served the community for many years. However, in January 1885, this post office closed.
In 1870, the community's name changed. It became known as Sunshine. This new name came from a local Methodist church.
How Dew Got Its Name
The post office was reopened in December 1885. At this time, the town's name changed again to Dew. Locals actually wanted to name the town "Drew." They wanted to honor a person who lived there. But, the postal authorities made a mistake. They misread the application and wrote "Dew" instead of "Drew." And that's how the community got its current name!
Population and Education
The community of Dew has seen its population change over the years. In 1947, Dew was at its busiest. About 195 people lived there at that time.
Current Population
As of July 2006, the population of Dew was smaller. Around 70 people called Dew their home.
Local School District
Students living in the Dew area attend schools in the Dew Independent School District. This district provides education for the children in the community.
