Swinney Switch, Texas facts for kids
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Swinney Switch, Texas
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 Swinney Switch, Texas
Location in Texas
Swinney Switch, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Live Oak |
| Elevation | 210 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
78368
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| GNIS feature ID | 1348156 |
Swinney Switch, sometimes called Swinney, is a small place in Live Oak County, Texas, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county area.
Swinney Switch is about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of George West. George West is the main town and county seat for Live Oak County. You can find Swinney Switch where two roads meet: Farm to Market Road 534 and Farm to Market Road 3024. It's also close to Interstate 37. The land here is about 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level.
How Swinney Switch Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Swinney Switch is named after a person!
The Story of Sidney J. Swinney
The community is named for Sidney J. Swinney. He moved to Live Oak County from a place called Gonzales in 1917. Mr. Swinney was an entrepreneur. He opened a store and a gas station in the area.
Why "Switch"?
Mr. Swinney added the word "Switch" to the name of his settlement. He did this because he hoped a railroad would build a track through the area. A "switch" on a railroad track allows trains to change directions or move onto different lines. Even though a railroad might not have been built, the name stuck!
