Adams Gardens, Texas
Adams Gardens, Texas | |
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  Adams Gardens  Adams Gardens | |
| Coordinates: 26°10′6″N 97°47′33″W / 26.16833°N 97.79250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 956 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2034642[1] |
Adams Gardens is an unincorporated community in Cameron County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 200 in 2000. It is located within the Rio Grande Valley and the Brownsville-Harlingen metropolitan area.
History[edit]
Adams Gardens was founded in 1972 and incorporated. The Harlingen water district and post office both served the community. Its population was 200 from 1978 through 2000. The community is a mobile home park that can accommodate up to 230 homes. Adams Gardens has a board of directors with nine members and a yearly-elected president.[2]
Geography[edit]
Adams Gardens is located off U.S. Highway 83 on the Missouri Pacific Railroad, 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of La Feria in western Cameron County.[2]
Education[edit]
Today, the community is served by the La Feria Independent School District.[2] Children in the community attend Sam Houston Elementary School, W B Green Junior High School, and La Feria High School.
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