Derby, Texas

Last updated

Derby
USA Texas location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Derby
Usa edcp location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Derby
Coordinates: 28°46′17″N99°07′43″W / 28.77139°N 99.12861°W / 28.77139; -99.12861
Country United States
State Texas
County Frio
Elevation
[1]
522 ft (159 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total
50
Time zone Central (CST)
ZIP
78061
Area code 830
GNIS feature ID1379655 [1]


Derby is an unincorporated community located in south-central Frio County in the U.S. state of Texas. The town is located on the Missouri Pacific Railroad, at the intersection of I-35 and FM 1583.

Contents

History

The town was formed in 1879 by John Bennett. In 1882, a post office was established under the name of Lenore, with the town later being renamed to Derby, after Bennett's hometown of Derby, England. [2] Derby was renamed to Otley, after the village of Otley, Suffolk. By 1906, the town was renamed to Derby. In 2009, the population of Derby was estimated to be 50. [3]

Education

The town is served by the Pearsall Independent School District.

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Derby, Texas
  2. "DERBY, TX|The Handbook of Texas Online". The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association . Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  3. "Derby|Texas Almanac". Texas Almanac. Retrieved July 11, 2017.