Ridge, Robertson County, Texas
Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
31°08′44″N 96°19′19″W / 31.14556°N 96.32194°W / 31.14556; -96.32194Ridge is an unincorporated community in Robertson County, Texas, United States. It lies at an elevation of 358 feet (109 m), and it is located at 31°08′44″N 96°19′19″W / 31.14556°N 96.32194°W / 31.14556; -96.32194 (31.1454605, -96.3219099).[2] Ridge is located along U.S. Route 79 and a Missouri Pacific Railroad line.
Ridge is part of the Bryan–College Station Metropolitan Statistical Area. Ridge's ZIP Code is 77856.[3]
Ridge was formed in the 1850s under the name Holly Springs as a community for nearby cotton farmers. In 1916, the Missouri Pacific Railroad placed a switch known as Ridge in the community, and the community became known as Ridge. Ridge's post office opened in 1926; the first postmaster was Robert Reeves.[4][5]
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ridge, Robertson County, Texas
- ^ USPS ZIP Code lookup tool Archived December 14, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Ridge, Texas". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
- ^ Wheat, Jim. Postmasters & Post Offices of Texas, 1846-1930. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
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Municipalities and communities of Robertson County, Texas, United States
County seat: Franklin
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