Noodle, Texas facts for kids
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Noodle, Texas
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 Noodle, Texas
Location in Texas
Noodle, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jones |
| Elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1342656 |
Noodle is a small, unincorporated community located in Jones County, Texas, in the United States. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town.
The Story Behind the Name
Noodle is well-known for its very interesting and unusual name! The community got its name from a nearby stream called Noodle Creek.
Why "Noodle" Creek?
Local stories tell us that Noodle Creek was often dry. In the past, people in that area used the word "noodle" to mean "nothing" or "empty." So, "Noodle Creek" likely meant "empty creek."
A Brief History of the Post Office
A post office was opened in Noodle in the year 1900. This office helped people send and receive mail in the community. However, the Noodle post office stopped operating in 1924.
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