Nelsonville, Texas facts for kids
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Nelsonville, Texas
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Nelsonville Brethren Church
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 Nelsonville, Texas
Location in Texas
Nelsonville, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Austin |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 979 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1363667 |
Nelsonville is an unincorporated community in Austin County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 110 in 2000. It is located within the Greater Houston metropolitan area.
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History
Nelsonville was settled in the 1850s; it was named for D. D. Nelson, who opened a store in the community after the Civil War ended. The town's first settlers were primarily Bohemian immigrants. Nelsonville's post office opened in 1872; postmaster R. W. Thompson also served as the town physician. The post office closed in 1909. As of 2000, Nelsonville had a population of 110.
Geography
Nelsonville is situated at the intersection of SH 159 and FM 2502. The county seat at Bellville is 9.5 miles (15.3 km) east-southeast on SH 159, while Industry is 6.1 miles (9.8 km) west on the same highway. Bleiblerville is 3.4 miles (5.5 km) to the northwest on FM 2502. Farm to Market Road 2754 (FM 2754) crosses FM 2502 at right angles at a distance of 1.2 miles (1.9 km) northwest of Nelsonville. Other roads radiating from the community are Shupak Road to the northeast and Skalak Road to the south. Between Nelsonville and Bellville, SH 159 is also known as Old Nelsonville Road while it is named Fordtran Boulevard between Nelsonville and Industry. The Nelsonville Brethren Church is located on Nelsonville Church Road which forms a triangle with SH 159 and FM 2502.
Education
Nelsonville had its own school in 1885. Today, the community is served by the Bellville Independent School District.
Notable people
- Leo Meyer, politician who married Margaret Lewis and became mayor of Bellville.
