Mendoza, Texas facts for kids
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Mendoza, Texas
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 Mendoza, Texas
Location in Texas
Mendoza, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Caldwell |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378663 |
Mendoza is a small place in Caldwell County, Texas. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town. In the year 2000, about 100 people lived there. Mendoza is part of the larger Greater Austin area.
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History of Mendoza: A Look Back
Mendoza got its own post office in 1892. This post office helped people send and receive mail until 1911. People are not sure if the community was named after Antonio de Mendoza or a local person.
Early Days and Growth
In 1936, a map of the county showed Mendoza had a church and a cemetery. It also had some businesses and many homes. By 1987, only one business was left in the community.
In the early 1900s, about 200 people lived in Mendoza. During the Great Depression, the number of people living there dropped to 100. It stayed at 100 until the mid-1960s. Then, the population went down to 50 residents. It was still 50 in 1990, but it grew back to 100 by 2000.
Where is Mendoza Located?
Mendoza is found along U.S. Route 183. It is about 10 miles (16 km) north of Lockhart. This places Mendoza in the north-central part of Caldwell County.
Roads and Connections
In 1989, a road called Texas State Highway 297 was planned. It would go southwest towards Seguin. This road was meant to help traffic flow better around the city of Austin. In 1993, this road was renamed and became part of Texas State Highway 130.
Learning and Schools in Mendoza
Mendoza had a school in 1905. It had one teacher and 47 students. A school was also shown on the 1936 county highway map. Today, students in Mendoza go to schools in the Lockhart Independent School District.
Famous People from Mendoza
- Dr. Danger and Mary: This duo was known for their daring acts. They even appeared on the TV show America's Got Talent: Extreme.
