Noodle, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 32°36′8″N100°3′7″W / 32.60222°N 100.05194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jones |
| Elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1342656 [1] |
Noodle is an unincorporated community in Jones County, Texas, United States.
A post office called Noodle was established in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1924. [2] Noodle has been noted for its unusual place name. [3] The name comes from nearby Noodle Creek, a dry creek named for the local term for "nothing" according to local history. [4]
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