Jeddo, Texas facts for kids
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Jeddo, Texas
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 Jeddo, Texas
Location in Texas
Jeddo, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378495 |
Jeddo is a small, quiet place in Bastrop County, Texas. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government. In the year 2000, about 75 people lived in Jeddo. It is located within the larger Greater Austin metropolitan area.
Jeddo's Story: A Look Back
Jeddo began in 1874 when a post office opened there. Just five years later, people described it as a busy village. By 1890, about 20 people lived in Jeddo. At that time, it had one general store.
The number of people living in Jeddo changed a lot over the years. In 1896, it was reported that 560 people lived there. In 1904, the number was 559. However, the community quickly became much smaller. By 1914, only 12 people lived there.
Jeddo then disappeared from population lists for a while. Around 1933, 10 people and two businesses were reported. The post office had closed earlier, in 1927. From 1939 to 2000, the population stayed around 75 people.
The Jeddo Cemetery was started in 1865. A group called the Jeddo Cemetery Association takes care of it. As of 2011, there were 166 marked graves in the cemetery. The oldest grave found there is from 1835.
Where is Jeddo?
Jeddo is located in the southern part of Bastrop County. It is about 9 miles (14 km) south of a town called Rosanky. Jeddo is also about 18 miles (29 km) away from Bastrop, which is the main city of the county.
Learning in Jeddo
In 1891, Jeddo had two schools. One school had 30 Black students, and the other had 29 white students. In 1919, people in the area voted for a school tax. This helped them build a new school building.
By 1930, the school taught students up to the eighth grade. It had two teachers and 30 students. Today, the Jeddo area is part of the Smithville Independent School District. This school district is about 18 miles (29 km) to the northeast.
