Val Verde, Texas facts for kids
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Val Verde, Texas
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 Val Verde, Texas
Location in Texas
Val Verde, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Milam |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380702 |
Val Verde is a small, unincorporated community located in Milam County, Texas, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. In 2000, only 25 people lived in Val Verde.
History of Val Verde
Val Verde was founded in 1868. It was named Valverde after a Civil War battle. Two companies from Milam County had fought in this battle in New Mexico. A person named James Pittman Whittington gave land in the community for a church and a cemetery. The community was also mentioned in the song "I've Been Everywhere" by Geoff Mack.
Where is Val Verde?
Val Verde is located in western Milam County. You can find it on Farm to Market Road 437. It is about 16 miles (26 km) west of Cameron.
Learning in Val Verde
In 1903, Val Verde had its own school. It had one teacher and taught 26 students. Later, in 1941, the Val Verde school district joined with the Sharp district. However, in 1961, it separated from Sharp. Its territory was then split between two school districts in Bell County: the Holland district and the Rogers district.
