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Valdasta, Texas
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 Valdasta, Texas
Location in Texas
Valdasta, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380703 |
Valdasta is a small, unincorporated community in Collin County, Texas. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place with a shared identity but no official local government. In 1990, about 40 people lived there. Valdasta is part of the larger Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area.
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Valdasta's History
How Valdasta Got Its Name
The story of Valdasta began in 1882. A man named Tandy W. Smith moved to the area. He first wanted to name the settlement "Vandersville." However, the postal service didn't approve this name. So, Smith decided to rename the town Valdasta instead.
Early Days and Growth
A post office was opened in Valdasta in 1886. By 1896, the community was growing. It had four churches and two shops. There was also a sawmill and a flour mill. About 100 people lived in Valdasta at that time. Farmers in the area often used Valdasta as a place for their church community.
Mail Service and Population Changes
In 1910, Valdasta stopped receiving its own mail. Mail was sent through a nearby town called Blue Ridge. But as more people moved to Valdasta, mail service returned in March 1914. The population grew to an estimated 160 people by 1925. However, by 1939, the population dropped to about 50. From 1940 to 1990, the number of people living in Valdasta stayed around 40. Mail service was stopped again in 1954, and mail once more went through Blue Ridge.
Where is Valdasta?
Valdasta is located in the northeastern part of Collin County. You can find it on Farm to Market Road 545. It is about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of McKinney.
Education in Valdasta
In the past, Valdasta had its own school for local children. Today, students from the Valdasta area attend schools in the Blue Ridge Independent School District.
