Polonia, Texas facts for kids
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Polonia, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Caldwell |
| Population
(1980)
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| • Total | 0 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Polonia was once a small community in Caldwell County, Texas. It was located about six miles northwest of Lockhart. Today, Polonia is known as a ghost town because no one lives there anymore.
History of Polonia
Polonia was settled by Polish immigrants in the late 1800s. This was likely between the 1880s and 1890s. More people moved to the area, and the community grew.
By the 1920s, Polonia was a busy place. It had a church and two schools. There was also a general store where people could buy supplies. The town also had a cotton gin and a blacksmith shop.
However, things changed in the 1930s. Cotton farming became less profitable in Texas. Many farms struggled, and people started to leave Polonia. By the late 1940s, only a few buildings remained. These included a school, a church, and some houses.
In 1949, Polonia's school joined with the Lockhart Independent School District. After this, even more people moved away. By the 1980s, no one lived in Polonia.
Today, the only thing left of Polonia is its cemetery. This cemetery was started in 1894. It is a reminder of the community that once thrived there.
