Hedwig Village, Texas facts for kids
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City of Hedwig Village
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Sign indicating Hedwig Village
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Location in Harris County and the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,370 |
| • Density | 2,784.36/sq mi (1,074.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77024
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| Area code(s) | 713 |
| FIPS code | 48-33068 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374028 |
Hedwig Village is a small city in Harris County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 2,370 people lived there. It is known for its quiet, community feel close to the big city of Houston.
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History of Hedwig Village
Early Settlers and Naming
The area where Hedwig Village is today was first settled by German immigrants in the 1800s. The city's name comes from Hedwig Road. This road was built on land owned by Hedwig Jankowski Schroeder. She moved from Germany to Texas in 1906. She came to help her sister run a business in Houston.
There, she met and married Henry Schroeder. Henry's father, Jacob Schroeder, was one of the first immigrants in the area. Hedwig and Henry built their home and farmed the land. This land is now known as Hedwig Village.
Becoming a City
In the mid-1950s, people in the Spring Branch Memorial area tried to form their own towns. Hedwig Village officially became a city on December 23, 1954. It also set up rules for how land could be used, called a zoning ordinance, in 1955.
Because Hedwig Village became a city, Houston could not take over its land. Houston did take over many nearby areas that were not yet cities. Residents of Hedwig Village wanted to keep their community separate. They wanted a "country-like atmosphere" close to Houston.
Hedwig Village was special because it allowed businesses to stay. This helped the city earn money.
Growth and Changes Over Time
In 1960, Hedwig Village had 1,182 residents. By 1966, it had two schools, a library, and two churches. The population grew to 3,255 by 1970. In 1971, the city finished building a park.
The city's population was 3,994 in 1980 and 2,616 in 1990. By 2003, many children of the first residents were starting to live in Hedwig Village. Even with changes, old neighbors remained, and new residents fit in well.
Geography of Hedwig Village
Hedwig Village is located at coordinates 29.779990° N, 95.519412° W.
The city covers about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers) of land. It has no water area. This makes Hedwig Village one of the smallest cities in Harris County. It is about 10 miles (16 km) from Downtown Houston.
Cityscape Changes
When Hedwig Village was new, most houses were like ranch houses. Many roads were dirt roads, not paved streets. Katy Road, which is now Interstate 10 (Katy Freeway), used to have many small neighborhood stores.
Over time, Hedwig Village has changed a lot. The library, medical centers, shopping areas, and traffic have all grown. One former librarian said that Hedwig Village "has definitely changed." It has "lost the sleepy little country atmosphere" it once had. None of the original stores from the 1960s were still there by 2003.
People of Hedwig Village (Demographics)
Population Changes
The population of Hedwig Village has changed over the years:
- 1960: 1,182 people
- 1970: 3,255 people
- 1980: 2,506 people
- 1990: 2,616 people
- 2000: 2,334 people
- 2010: 2,557 people
- 2020: 2,370 people
Diversity in Hedwig Village (2020)
In 2020, there were 2,370 people living in Hedwig Village. Here's a look at the different groups:
- White (not Hispanic): 66.12%
- Black or African American (not Hispanic): 1.52%
- Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic): 0.46%
- Asian (not Hispanic): 13.59%
- Some Other Race (not Hispanic): 0.42%
- Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic): 4.6%
- Hispanic or Latino (any race): 13.29%
In 2000, the average household had 2.44 people. The average family had 2.99 people. About 35.8% of households had children under 18. The median age in the city was 41 years old.
Parks and Recreation
The city has a park called Hedwig Park. It is located on Corbindale Road. Hedwig Park has places for picnics and gazebos. It is very close to the Spring Branch Memorial Library.
Kids especially like the park because it is right across the street from the Village Fire Department. The park is named after Hedwig Jankowski Schroeder, who the city is also named after.
Education in Hedwig Village
Colleges and Universities
Students in Hedwig Village can attend the Houston Community College System. The Northwest College has a campus nearby in Memorial City, Houston.
Public Schools
Hedwig Village is part of the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD). The main office for SBISD is in Hedwig Village.
- All preschool students in Hedwig Village go to Wildcat Way School in Houston.
- Some elementary students go to Memorial Drive Elementary School in Piney Point Village.
- Other elementary students go to Bunker Hill Elementary School in Bunker Hill Village.
- All middle school students attend Spring Branch Middle School.
- All high school students attend Memorial High School. Both of these schools are located in Hedwig Village.
Gallery of Public Schools
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Memorial High School
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Spring Branch Middle School
Private Schools
- St. Cecilia Catholic School is a Catholic school for Pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. It is in Hedwig Village.
- Duchesne Academy is a nearby Catholic school for girls from Kindergarten to 12th grade. It is in Houston, close to Hedwig Village.
- Holy Spirit Episcopal School is also nearby. It offers classes for infants through 8th grade.
Other private schools close by include The Kinkaid School and St. Francis Episcopal School. Both are in Piney Point Village.
Public Libraries
The Harris County Public Library (HCPL) system runs the Spring Branch Memorial Branch. It is located at 930 Corbindale Road in Hedwig Village. This library opened in 1975 and is about 10,500 square feet (975 square meters) in size.
Media
- The Houston Chronicle is the main regional newspaper for the area.
- The Memorial Examiner is a local newspaper that is given out in the community.
Postal Services
The United States Postal Service office that serves the 77024 ZIP code is the Memorial Park Post Office. It is located in Houston. However, people and businesses in Hedwig Village can now officially use "Hedwig Village, TX 77024" as their address.
See also
In Spanish: Hedwig Village para niños
