Mumford, Texas facts for kids

Mumford is a small community in Robertson County, Texas, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. Mumford is part of the larger Bryan-College Station metropolitan area. It sits about 259 feet above sea level. In 2000, about 176 people lived in the area that shares Mumford's ZIP code.

A Look at Mumford's History

Mumford is located on the eastern side of the Brazos River. The community is named after an early settler, Jesse Mumford. He started a ferry service across the Brazos River in 1855. This ferry helped people and goods cross the river.

A post office opened in Mumford in 1878. The community grew steadily through the late 1800s. By 1893, Mumford had many businesses. These included two saloons, two barbershops, and two drugstores.

In 1895, the first iron bridge was built near Mumford. This bridge crossed the Brazos River. It connected Robertson and Burleson counties. At that time, Mumford's population was around 550 people.

However, a big flood in 1899 caused a lot of damage. Most of the community was destroyed. Mumford never fully recovered its size or wealth after this flood. Today, some businesses are still there. The community also has a post office, which is in the old General Store. There's also an elementary and high school, known as the Mumford Independent School District Mustangs. A cemetery is also part of the community.

Mumford's Climate

The weather in Mumford has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mumford has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.

Getting Around: Transportation

The closest airport to Mumford is the Hearne Municipal Airport.

Mumford is an important spot for trains. It's where Union Pacific Railroad lines meet. These lines connect to Houston, the Gulf Coast, and even Mexico. To the north, lines connect to Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, and East Texas.

Because of more train traffic, Union Pacific bought a lot of land in Mumford in 2017. They plan to build a huge rail yard called Brazos Yard. This yard will be able to sort up to 1,300 train cars every day. The project is expected to cost $550 million. When it's finished around 2020, it will create 200 jobs.

Famous People from Mumford

• John Randle: A famous former NFL defensive tackle. He is in the Hall of Fame.
• Ervin Randle: A former NFL linebacker.