Ridge, Robertson County, Texas facts for kids
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Ridge, Texas
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 Ridge, Robertson County, Texas
Location in Texas
Ridge, Robertson County, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Robertson |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 979 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1366443 |
Ridge is a small place in Robertson County, Texas, United States. It's 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. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Ridge is located about 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level. You can find it at these coordinates: 31°08′44″N 96°19′19″W / 31.14556°N 96.32194°W. It sits right along U.S. Route 79, which is a major road, and also near a Missouri Pacific Railroad line.
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What is Ridge?
Ridge is a community that is part of the Bryan–College Station Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a big area that includes several cities and their surrounding communities, all connected by things like jobs and daily life. Think of it as a larger neighborhood that shares resources and activities.
Location and Contact
Ridge is in the state of Texas, within Robertson County. Its main road is U.S. Route 79. If you needed to call someone in Ridge, the area code would be 979. The local post office uses the ZIP Code 77856 for mail delivery.
How Ridge Started
Ridge has a history that goes back to the 1850s. It was first known by a different name: Holly Springs. At that time, it was a gathering place for farmers who grew cotton in the nearby fields. They would bring their cotton here.
Name Change and Growth
The community's name changed to Ridge in 1916. This happened because the Missouri Pacific Railroad built a special track section called a switch in the area. This switch was named Ridge, and soon the whole community adopted the name.
The Post Office
A local post office opened in Ridge in 1926. This was an important step for the community, making it easier for people to send and receive mail. The very first person to be in charge of the post office was Robert Reeves.
