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Nelson City, Texas
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 Nelson City, Texas
Location in Texas
Nelson City, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Kendall |
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
78006
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| GNIS feature ID | 1378733 |
Nelson City is a small, quiet place in Kendall County, Texas, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
You can find Nelson City between the towns of Boerne and Comfort. Even though it's not a big city, about 50 people lived there in 2010. The U.S. Census Bureau doesn't officially count its population. Nelson City doesn't have its own post office. People living there use the same ZIP code, 78006, as nearby Boerne.
A Look Back: Nelson City's Story
Nelson City was started by a rancher named Edwin Nelson. The community is named after him. In the late 1920s, Mr. Nelson built a gas station in the area. He also built a dance hall. These places became important spots for people living nearby.
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