Justiceburg, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Justiceburg, Texas
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 Justiceburg, Texas
Location in Texas
Justiceburg, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Garza |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Justiceburg is a small, unincorporated community in Garza County, Texas. This means it's a town that isn't officially governed by its own local government. It's located near the Double Mountain Fork Brazos River, about 15 miles southeast of Post, which is the main town in Garza County.
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Where is Justiceburg Located?
Justiceburg is in the southeastern part of Garza County. It is about 55 miles southeast of Lubbock. It is also about 110 miles northwest of Abilene.
The Story of Justiceburg
Justiceburg began as a town called LeForrest. It even had its own post office from 1902 to 1905.
How Justiceburg Got Its Name
In 1910, a rancher named Jefferson Davis Justice bought the land. He allowed the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad to build tracks through his property. Because of this important development, LeForrest was renamed Justiceburg in his honor. The railroad was finished in 1911.
Justiceburg's Changing Population
Justiceburg has always been a small village. Its population has changed over the years, usually staying between 25 and 76 people. In the 1980s, many residents were related to Jefferson Davis Justice.
Some people once thought Justiceburg would become a big business center. This never happened, but some still hope it will grow. Even a local TV meteorologist, John Robison, from Lubbock's KCBD, believes Justiceburg could become a "boomtown" someday.
Buildings and Landmarks
The town once had a school and a train station. These buildings are now empty, along with several homes. The church is located on the east side of U.S. Route 84. Most of the other buildings, both used and unused, are on the west side.
Justiceburg has even been featured in a book called "More Ghost Towns of Texas" by T. Lindsay Baker. Many of the old, empty buildings make Justiceburg feel like a ghost town, even though some people still live there.
Famous People from Justiceburg
Did you know that a famous baseball player was born in Justiceburg? Norm Cash, who played in Major League Baseball, came from this small community.
Who Lives in Justiceburg?
In the year 2000, the area around Justiceburg (which shares a ZIP code of 79330) had a population of 60 people.
What is the Economy Like?
As of 1997, there was one small shop in the Justiceburg area. There were no factories or large businesses. The railroad, which is now part of the BNSF network, still runs through Justiceburg.
Images for kids
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Roadsign welcoming travelers to Justiceburg.
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The church by the westbound side of US Highway 84.
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Firewood for sale at Justiceburg, Texas.
