Pearson, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pearson
Unincorporated
Pearson Location in Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Medina
Founded	1912
Founded by	Charles F. C. Ladd
Named for	Frederick Stark Pearson
Elevation	820 ft (250 m)
Time zone	UTC-06:00 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-05:00 (CDT)
ZIP Code	78016
Geocode	geohash.org/9v1ww09mt
GNIS feature ID	1380337

Pearson is a small, unincorporated community located in Medina County, Texas, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Pearson is named after Frederick Stark Pearson. It is also considered part of the larger San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes San Antonio and the nearby counties, showing how different places are connected.

What is Pearson?

Pearson is found in the state of Texas. It sits about seven miles west of a town called LaCoste. You can find it along FM 471 South. It's located just before two other spots: the Noonan Switch and the community of Natalia. Even though it's not a big city, it's part of the rich history of Texas.

How Pearson Started

Pearson was officially started in the year 1912. It was created by a group called the San Antonio Suburban Irrigation Company. This company helped bring water to farms and land in the area. Pearson was important because it served as a stop along the Southern Pacific Railroad. Railroad stops were vital places where trains could pause, pick up or drop off goods, and allow people to get on or off.

Life in Early Pearson

In its early days, Pearson was a busy little hub. It had a shop where people could buy things they needed. There was also a yard for machinery and materials, which was likely used for the irrigation company's work or for farming. A house for a caretaker was also on site. This caretaker would have looked after the property and equipment. These features show that Pearson played a practical role in the development of the surrounding area.