Old Dime Box, Texas facts for kids
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Old Dime Box
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 Old Dime Box
Location in Texas
Old Dime Box
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Lee |
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| • Total | 200 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1375270 |
Old Dime Box is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in Lee County, Texas, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 200 people lived there.
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Where is Old Dime Box Located?
Old Dime Box is found in the northeastern part of Lee County. It sits along State Highway 21. The community is about three miles northwest of Dime Box. It is also about 14 miles north of Giddings.
The History of Old Dime Box
This community began in the late 1860s or early 1870s. It was first called Brown's Mill. Later, its name was changed to Dime Box.
How Did Old Dime Box Get Its Name?
The name "Dime Box" came from a special custom. Early settlers used a large wooden box. They used it to send and receive mail. They could also order small items from a carrier. This carrier traveled on horseback to nearby Giddings.
Moving the Community
In 1913, the Southern Pacific Railroad built a new train line. This line was three miles southeast of the community. Because of this, most people and businesses moved. They moved to a new spot near the train tracks. From that time on, the original settlement became known as Old Dime Box. The new community was called Dime Box or New Dime Box.
A Historical Marker
In 1968, a Texas Historical Marker was put up. This marker honored Old Dime Box. It recognized the community as the second oldest in Lee County. In 1970, about 200 people lived there. There were also several businesses. The population stayed around 200 people until the year 2000.
Education in Old Dime Box
Students in Old Dime Box attend public schools. These schools are part of the Dime Box Independent School District. The district has one school campus. It is called Dime Box School. This school teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade.
