Nelson City, Texas
Nelson City is an unincorporated community in Kendall County, Texas, United States.[1] It is located between Boerne and Comfort.[2] While not recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau, it had an estimated population of 50 in 2010.[3] It has never had a post office, and shares ZIP code 78006 with nearby Boerne.
Nelson City, Texas | |
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  Nelson City Location in Texas and the United States  Nelson City Nelson City (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 29°52′39″N 98°47′43″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Kendall |
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 78006 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378733 |
History
The community was established by an area rancher, Edwin Nelson, for whom it is named. Nelson constructed a gas station and dance hall at the location in the late 1920s.[2]
References
- "Nelson City, Texas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Zelade, Richard (May 16, 2011). Lone Star Travel Guide to Texas Hill Country. Taylor Trade Publications. p. 58. ISBN 9781589796102.
- "Po-Po Family Restaurant". Hill Country Dining & Entertainment Guide. Kerrville Daily Times. 78 (100). Kerrville, TX. 1986-07-27. p. 10A.
Municipalities and communities of Kendall County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Kendall County map | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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