Armstrong, Texas Explained

Official Name:Armstrong, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Armstrong
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Kenedy
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:20
Timezone:CST
Timezone Dst:CDT
Coordinates:26.9249°N -97.7902°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:78338[1]
Area Code:361
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1377953

Armstrong is an unincorporated community in Kenedy County, Texas, United States.

History

Situated on U.S. Route 77, it was established in 1914, when the Missouri Pacific Railroad was extended to it. The community was named for John Barclay Armstrong, who established Armstrong Ranch nearby, in 1893. A post office called Katherine was established in 1913, before being renamed in 1915. As of 2000, it had a population of 20.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Armstrong ZIP Code. zipdatamaps.com. 2022. November 11, 2022.
  2. Web site: Association . Texas State Historical . Armstrong, TX (Kenedy County) . 2024-09-23 . Texas State Historical Association . en.