Liverpool, Texas facts for kids
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Liverpool, Texas
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Albert Finkle County Park in Liverpool
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 475 |
| • Density | 435.8/sq mi (167.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77577
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| Area code(s) | 281, 832 |
| FIPS code | 48-43120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1361569 |
Liverpool is a small city in Brazoria County, Texas, USA. It was named after the famous city of Liverpool in England. You can find it along the Union Pacific Railroad and County Road 171. It is northeast of Angleton and south of Alvin. In 2020, about 475 people lived in Liverpool.
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History of Liverpool
The story of Liverpool began in 1827 when a trading post was set up there. A small community started to form by 1834. Two years later, a schoolteacher was hired, showing the town was growing. Liverpool was officially established in 1837.
It became an important place for shipping goods like wool, animal hides, and farm products. These items were sent from Stephen F. Austin's colony using Chocolate Bayou. A person named Commodore Nelson gave the town its name, inspired by the big port city of Liverpool in England.
A post office opened in Liverpool in 1846 but closed in 1867. After the American Civil War, the number of people living in the town started to drop. By 1884, only 20 residents remained. However, the post office reopened in 1879 and stayed open. By 1890, the population had grown to 136 people.
In 1906, the local schools had three teachers and 48 students. By 1914, Liverpool had grown quite a bit, with 400 residents. It even had a hotel and two general stores. The population decreased in the 1920s, and by 1966, there were only about 150 people. By 1988, the population reached 627. This growth was helped by a Monsanto plant opening nearby. In 1990 and 2000, the population was around 400 residents.
Geography of Liverpool
Liverpool is located in the northeastern part of Brazoria County. Its exact location is 29°17′57″N 95°16′39″W / 29.29917°N 95.27750°W. Chocolate Bayou forms the eastern border of the city.
The city limits stretch northwest along Main Street for about 2 miles (3.2 km) to reach Texas State Highway 35. From that point, it is about 14 miles (23 km) southwest to Angleton, which is the county seat. It is also about 8 miles (13 km) northeast to the center of Alvin.
The United States Census Bureau says that Liverpool covers a total area of about 2.8 square kilometers (1.09 square miles). All of this area is land.
Education in Liverpool
Students in Liverpool attend schools that are part of the Alvin Independent School District.
Public Schools
Children living in Liverpool go to specific schools within the Alvin Independent School District. These include Stevenson and Disney Elementary Schools for younger students. For older students, they attend Alvin Junior High School and then Alvin High School.
Colleges and Universities
For higher education, Alvin Community College is located nearby in Alvin. This college offers basic courses for students starting their college journey. It also provides adult education programs. Liverpool is part of the area that supports Alvin Community College through taxes. The Texas Legislature has officially placed Alvin ISD within the Alvin Community College zone.
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Albert Finkle County Park in Liverpool
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Location of Liverpool, Texas
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See also
In Spanish: Liverpool (Texas) para niños
