Texas, Georgia facts for kids
Texas is a small, unincorporated community located in Heard County, in the state of Georgia, United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually governed by the county.
The Story Behind the Name: Why is it Called Texas?
The community of Texas got its name from the much larger state of Texas. It's common for places to be named after other famous locations.
When Did Texas Get Its Post Office?
A post office was opened in Texas in the year 1873. This post office served the community for many years, helping people send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open until 1940, when it was eventually closed down.
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