Weesatche, Texas facts for kids
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Weesatche, Texas
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 Weesatche, Texas
Location in Texas
Weesatche, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Goliad |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
77993
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Weesatche is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in northern Goliad County, Texas, in the United States. This means it is not officially a city or town.
Weesatche sits along State Highway 119. It is north of the city of Goliad. Goliad is the main town, or county seat, for Goliad County. Weesatche is about 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. Even though it's not a city, Weesatche has its own post office. Its ZIP code is 77993. The community is also part of the larger Victoria, Texas metropolitan area.
The Story of Weesatche
Weesatche began around the year 1850. It was first called Middletown. This name was chosen because it was halfway between two other places: Clinton and Goliad. A post office was opened there on November 22, 1855.
However, there was another Middletown in Comal County. This caused confusion. So, the people living in Middletown decided to change the name. They renamed their community after a type of tree. This tree is called the sweet acacia, also known as huisache. The name Weesatche is a slightly changed version of huisache. A new post office, now named Weesatche, opened in May 1860. It closed for a while during the Civil War. But it was reopened in 1870.
What Weesatche Offers
Children living in Weesatche attend schools in the Goliad ISD. Weesatche's own schools joined this district in 1963. The community also has a volunteer fire department. These brave volunteers help keep everyone safe.
A Famous Person from Weesatche
- Joseph Barnard was a notable person from Weesatche. He was a doctor. He also served as a state legislator. A state legislator is someone who helps make laws for the state government.
