Simpsonville, Texas facts for kids

Simpsonville is a small, unincorporated community located in northwestern Upshur County, Texas, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

What's in a Name? Simpsonville's History

This community has had a few different names over the years! When it was first started in the 1850s, it was called Chelsea.

How Did It Become Simpsonville?

On April 22, 1858, the community's name was officially changed to Simpsonville. This was done to honor an early settler who lived there.

Why Do Maps Say Thomas?

Things got a bit confusing in 1913. The people of Simpsonville wanted to open a new post office. Their old one had closed in 1906. However, postal officials said no to the name "Simpsonville." This was because another town in Matagorda County had just been given a post office with the same name. Because of this, the community started to be called Thomas, and you'll often see this name on highway signs and road maps today.