Nada, Texas facts for kids
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Nada, Texas
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 Nada, Texas
Location in Texas
Nada, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Colorado |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 231 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77460
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1342352 |
Nada is a small, unincorporated community in Colorado County, Texas, United States. It is also known as a census designated place (CDP). You can find Nada on State Highway 71, located about halfway between the towns of El Campo and Columbus.
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Where is Nada, Texas?
Nada is located in the southern part of Colorado County. It sits right along State Highway 71. The community is about 3 miles (5 km) south of Garwood. It is also about 20 miles (32 km) south of Columbus. The famous Colorado River flows nearby.
A Look at Nada's History
The community of Nada has an interesting past. Its first name was Vox Populi. This is a Latin phrase that means "Voice of the People."
How Nada Got Its Name
The name "Nada" comes from the Czech word "naděje." This word means "hope." So, the community's current name is an Americanized version of "hope."
Early Settlers and Growth
The very first settlers arrived in Nada on February 15, 1881. This was J. William Schoellmann and his family. Many of the people who settled here after them were Czech and German families. They often came from the Frelsburg area.
The community grew steadily. The first church in Nada was built and dedicated on October 7, 1897. A schoolhouse was built in 1899. It started with eighteen students. By the mid-1980s, about 165 people lived in Nada. This population number stayed about the same until the year 2000.
Nada also has its own post office. Its ZIP code is 77460.
Population of Nada
Nada was officially listed as a census designated place for the first time in the 2020 U.S. Census. In that year, the population of Nada was 231 people.
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Education in Nada
Students living in Nada attend public schools managed by the Rice Consolidated Independent School District.
School District Changes
In 1948, Nada's local school district joined with the Garwood Independent School District. Later, in 1970, the Garwood district combined with several other school districts. This created the Rice Consolidated Independent School District, which serves Nada today.
Famous People from Nada
A few notable people were born in Nada:
- Hugo Mark Gerbermann: He became a Roman Catholic bishop.
- Bernard Ferdinand Popp: He also became a Roman Catholic bishop.
Images for kids
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An aerial photo shows the Colorado River near Nada.
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The US post office is on Texas 71 in Nada.
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The Nada community center is on Old Nada Road.
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A state historical marker is located at the post office.
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Saint Mary's Catholic Church serves Nada.
