Derby, Texas Explained

Official Name:Derby
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Frio
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:50
Timezone:Central (CST)
Coordinates:28.771°N -99.13°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP
Postal Code:78061
Area Code:830

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.

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.[1] 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.[2]

Education

The town is served by the Pearsall Independent School District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Texas State Historical Association. The Handbook of Texas Online. DERBY, TXThe Handbook of Texas Online. July 11, 2017.
  2. Web site: Texas Almanac. DerbyTexas Almanac. July 11, 2017.