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 an unincorporated community in Robertson County, Texas, United States. It lies at an elevation of 358 feet (109 m), and it is located at 31°08′44″N 96°19′19″W / 31.14556°N 96.32194°W (31.1454605, -96.3219099). Ridge is located along U.S. Route 79 and a Missouri Pacific Railroad line.
Ridge is part of the Bryan–College Station Metropolitan Statistical Area. Ridge's ZIP Code is 77856.
Ridge was formed in the 1850s under the name Holly Springs as a community for nearby cotton farmers. In 1916, the Missouri Pacific Railroad placed a switch known as Ridge in the community, and the community became known as Ridge. Ridge's post office opened in 1926; the first postmaster was Robert Reeves.
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