Dyersdale, Texas facts for kids
Dyersdale is a small community in Harris County, Texas, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it's not officially part of any city. This means it doesn't have its own city government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's managed by the county government.
A Look Back: Dyersdale's History
Dyersdale got its name from Clement C. Dyer. He was one of the "Old Three Hundred," which was a group of early settlers who came to Texas with Stephen F. Austin to start a new life.
In 1913, Dyersdale got its own post office. By 1914, about 250 people lived there, and the community even had a company that worked with lumber. However, the post office closed just a few years later in 1917.
Later, in the mid-1930s, an oilfield was discovered nearby, which helped the area grow. By 1936, Dyersdale had homes spread out and a school. The oilfield was still producing oil in 1946. By the 1980s, Dyersdale had an old, unused train station, a church, and a trailer park.
Learning in Dyersdale
Students living in Dyersdale go to schools that are part of the Houston Independent School District. This means the schools they attend are managed by this large school district in Houston.
Before July 1, 2013, students in Dyersdale went to schools in the North Forest Independent School District. Now, the main high school for students in Dyersdale is North Forest High School.
A long time ago, in 1936, a school called the William G. Smiley School was already open in the community, helping to educate the local children.
