Webb, Texas facts for kids
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Webb, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| Established | 1881 |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
(1990)
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| • Total | 40 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| Area code(s) | +1-956 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379247 |
| Nearest Airports: Laredo: Laredo International Airport KLRD LRD Nuevo Laredo: Quetzalcoatl International Airport MMNL NLD | |
Webb is a small, quiet place in Webb County, Texas. It's an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government like a city. You can find it about 20 miles north of Laredo. Back in 1990, only 40 people lived there, according to the census.
A Look Back: Webb's History
How Webb Started
Webb began in 1881. It was first a stop along the International-Great Northern Railroad. This railroad helped connect different places. The community got its name from Webb County, where it is located.
Webb's Post Office and Population
A post office opened in Webb in 1909. It stayed open for many years, even until 1980. In 1914, Webb had about 100 people living there. However, the number of residents later dropped. By 1936, only 25 people called Webb home.
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