Valley Junction, Texas facts for kids
Valley Junction is a small community in Robertson County, Texas, United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. Valley Junction is located near where Robertson's Colony used to be. This colony was started by Sterling C. Robertson when he moved from Nashville, Tennessee.
Valley Junction is located at an elevation of about 84 meters (276 feet) above sea level. It sits above the Brazos River Alluvium Aquifer, which is like a natural underground water storage area.
Here are some cities close to Valley Junction:
- Goodland, Texas is about 5.3 kilometers (3.3 miles) to the northwest.
- Hearne, Texas is about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) to the northeast.
- Bryan, Texas is about 39.7 kilometers (24.7 miles) to the southeast.
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History of the Railroad
Valley Junction got its name because it was once an important railroad junction. This means it was a place where different train tracks met or crossed.
Early Railways
In 1892, the Hearne and Brazos Valley Railway built tracks that connected to the International and Great Northern Railways. These tracks stretched for about 26 kilometers (16 miles).
Challenges and Growth
A big flood in 1899 almost completely washed away the tracks. But they were rebuilt in a new spot. By 1930, Valley Junction became part of a huge 4,023-kilometer (2,500-mile) railway system built by the Missouri Pacific Railway. This system ran north from Valley Junction through cities like Waco, Texas and all the way to Fort Worth, Texas.
Valley Junction Today
Today, Valley Junction is still a small community. It mainly focuses on agriculture, which means farming. It doesn't have an official name recognized by the federal government.
Colonial Roots
Valley Junction has a long history, going back to the time of the American colonies. It was part of an early settlement project called the Nashville Company. This land was given to Sterling C. Robertson to start his colony, as recorded in historical documents.
