Magnolia Beach, Texas
Magnolia Beach, Texas | |
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Coordinates: 28°33′25″N 96°32′47″W / 28.55694°N 96.54639°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Calhoun |
Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 217 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 2805752[1] |
Magnolia Beach is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Calhoun County, Texas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 217.[2] It is located along the waterfront of Lavaca Bay, southeast of Alamo Beach.[3] The community is part of the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History[edit]
The settlement's history dates back to the late 19th century. The word Magnolia was added to the beach name to suggest the beauty of the setting since magnolias grow locally.[3] Today, Magnolia Beach is a lightly populated, but developing bay front community.
Education[edit]
The Calhoun County Independent School District (CCISD) provides public education in the Magnolia Beach community.
References[edit]
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Magnolia Beach, Texas
- ^ "Magnolia Beach CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ a b "Magnolia Beach, Texas". The Handbook of Texas online. Retrieved October 22, 2009.
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