Zabcikville, Texas facts for kids
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Zabcikville, Texas
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 Zabcikville, Texas
Location in Texas
Zabcikville, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
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| • Total | 40 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76501
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
Zabcikville is a very small community in eastern Bell County, Texas, United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 1990, about 40 people lived there. Even though it's small, Zabcikville is part of the larger Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area.
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History of Zabcikville
How Zabcikville Got Its Name
The community of Zabcikville is named after the Zabcik (pronounced ZAHB-chik) family. They were immigrants who came to Texas in 1855 from a place called Ratiboř in the Czech Republic. At that time, Ratiboř was part of the Austrian Empire.
Early Days and Name Change
Zabcikville was first settled by people of Czech heritage in the late 1800s. It was originally called Marekville. This name came from the Marek family, who owned stores there. Later, the Zabcik family married into the Marek family. The Zabciks then took over the family store. Because of this, the community's name was changed to Zabcikville.
Population Changes Over Time
In 1940, Zabcikville had about 60 residents and three businesses. By 1949, the population grew to 80 people, and there was one more business. However, the number of people living there slowly went down during the rest of the 20th century. From 1990 to 2000, the population was around 38. The local store with the Zabcikville sign was still open back then. Today, a sign for the community stands above a gas station.
Local Businesses and Community Life
Zabcikville is well-known for Green's Sausage House. This place is both a restaurant and a store. It serves people who live in Zabcikville and those who are just passing through. Another important business is D&M Community Grain L.L.C.. This company buys crops from local farmers. On some Sundays, the community can feel much bigger, with up to 80 people visiting these spots.
Geography of Zabcikville
Zabcikville is located where three roads meet: Texas State Highway 53, Farm to Market Road 437, and Farm to Market Road 2269. It sits along Possum Creek. The community is about 13 miles (21 km) east-southeast of Temple. It is also about 16 miles (26 km) east of Belton.
Education in Zabcikville
Students living in Zabcikville attend schools in the Rogers Independent School District.
