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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 an unincorporated community in Caldwell County, in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 100 in 2000. It is located within the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
History
A post office was established at Mendoza in 1892, and remained in operation until 1911. Sources differ whether the community was named for Antonio de Mendoza, or a local settler.
Education
In 1905, Mendoza had a school with one teacher and 47 students. It also had a school featured on the 1936 county highway map. Today the community is served by the Lockhart Independent School District.
Notable people
- Dr. Danger and Mary, a daredevil duo, who appeared on America's Got Talent: Extreme.
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