Segovia, Texas

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Segovia is a town in Kimble County, Texas, United States. [1] The community is located off I-10. Only a few roads go through the town, one being FM 2169. The town was named for Segovia in Spain. It consists of a truck stop, hotel, general store, and a population of less than 25. It has not had a post office since 1964. [2] [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Segovia, Texas
  2. "SEGOVIA, TEXAS". texasescapes.com.
  3. "SEGOVIA, TEXAS". tshaonline.org.

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