Lochridge, Texas facts for kids
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Lochridge, Texas
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 Lochridge, Texas
Location in Texas
Lochridge, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
77583
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| Area code(s) | 281, 832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380093 |
Lochridge is a small, unincorporated community located in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is part of the larger Greater Houston metropolitan area.
A Look Back in Time
Lochridge started out as a simple farm with a grocery store. In 1913, the community got its very own post office. A man named Blackburn Lochridge became the first postmaster. He was an important person in the area. He also built a cotton gin, which is a machine that separates cotton fibers from their seeds. Blackburn Lochridge also helped bring telephone service to the community. He passed away in 1929.
His son, Tom, continued to run the only business in Lochridge for a while. Later, after his mother passed away, Tom moved to a nearby town called Rosharon. In the 1930s, there were still several houses scattered around Lochridge, along with the post office. However, by 1950, Lochridge was no longer listed separately in the official census records. This means it was no longer counted as a distinct community.
Where is Lochridge?
Lochridge is located in the northwestern part of Brazoria County. You can find it along Texas State Highway 1462. It is situated to the west of the town of Rosharon.
Schools in the Area
Children who live in the Lochridge area attend schools that are part of the Angleton Independent School District. Students typically go to Frontier Elementary School for younger grades. For junior high, they attend Angleton Junior High School. Older students go to Angleton High School, both of which are located in Angleton.
Media Connections
A radio station called KGOW has a special transmitter located in Lochridge. This transmitter is used during the daytime. It is situated across from Brazos Bend State Park, a popular park known for its wildlife and outdoor activities.
Gallery
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Sunset over Oyster Creek at the County Road 569 bridge
