Slidell, Texas facts for kids
Slidell is a small community located in Wise County, Texas, United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city government like a larger town or city would.
About Slidell
Slidell got its name from a man named John Slidell. He was an important person in the 1800s. John Slidell served as a U.S. Senator. He also worked as a diplomat for the Southern states during the American Civil War.
Learning in Slidell
Students living in the Slidell area attend schools managed by the Slidell Independent School District. An independent school district is a special group that runs schools for a specific area. This district is home to the Slidell High School Greyhounds.
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