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
Unincorporated community
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
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyKendall
Elevation
1,585 ft (483 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
78006
GNIS feature ID1378733

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]

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References
  1. "Nelson City, Texas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Zelade, Richard (May 16, 2011). Lone Star Travel Guide to Texas Hill Country. Taylor Trade Publications. p. 58. ISBN 9781589796102.
  3. "Po-Po Family Restaurant". Hill Country Dining & Entertainment Guide. Kerrville Daily Times. 78 (100). Kerrville, TX. 1986-07-27. p. 10A.



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