Pettibone, Texas facts for kids
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Pettibone, Texas
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 Pettibone, Texas
Location in Texas
Pettibone, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Milam |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 254 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380348 |
Pettibone is a small place in Milam County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. In the year 2000, only about 25 people lived there.
History of Pettibone
Pettibone started as a "flag stop" along the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway. A flag stop was a place where trains would only stop if someone waved a flag to get on, or if a passenger on the train wanted to get off there. The railway built its tracks through this area in 1881.
The community was later named after an important official from the railroad company. In 1933, about 30 people lived in Pettibone. However, the number of residents slowly went down. From 1990 to 2000, the population stayed at about 25 people.
Where is Pettibone Located?
Pettibone is found in the western-central part of Milam County. It is located right on U.S. Highway 190. If you travel about 5 miles (8 kilometers) west, you will reach Cameron.
Pettibone is also about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of Rockdale. It is around 27 miles (43 kilometers) southeast of Temple. Other important roads that pass through Pettibone include Texas State Highway 36 and Farm to Market Road 486.
Education in Pettibone
Today, students living in the Pettibone area attend schools that are part of the Cameron Independent School District. This school district provides education for children from kindergarten through high school.
