Agua Nueva, Texas Explained

Agua Nueva (Spanish: "new water",) is an unincorporated community in Jim Hogg County, Texas, United States. It is located along FM 1017 in southeastern Jim Hogg County, approximately 35 miles south of Hebbronville. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 20 in 2000.

Etymology

The origin of the community's name is disputed; while it was most likely named for the Agua Nueva de Abajo land grant, it may have been named for a spring in the area.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Agua Nueva, Texas . The Handbook of Texas online . 2009-10-17.