Nemo, Texas facts for kids
Nemo is a small, unincorporated community in Somervell County, Texas, United States. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. Nemo is found where two roads, Farm to Market Road 199 and Farm to Market Road 200, meet. In 1990, about 56 people lived there. Nemo is also part of the larger Granbury micropolitan area.
History of Nemo
The area where Nemo is located started to be settled in the mid-1800s. At first, the community was called Johnson Station. It was named after a local settler, Jimmie Johnson.
How Nemo Got Its Name
The people living in Johnson Station wanted to have their own post office. They tried to get it named Johnson Station. However, the postal authorities suggested they use a shorter name instead.
When the residents met to choose a new name, one man had a unique idea. He suggested the name "Nemo." This word comes from the Latin language and means "no one." He explained that if Johnson's name wasn't good enough, then "no one's" name should be used. So, in 1893, a post office branch officially opened under the name Nemo.
Community and Education
Nemo has always been a small community. Its population has never grown beyond 60 people. The students who live in Nemo attend schools in the Glen Rose Independent School District.
Brazos River Charter School
In the year 2000, a new school called Brazos River Charter School opened in Nemo. This school serves students from Nemo and many nearby communities. These include Glen Rose, Cleburne, Granbury, Bono, George's Creek, and Walnut Springs, among others.
