Magnolia Beach, Texas

Census-designated place in Texas, United States
28°33′25″N 96°32′47″W / 28.55694°N 96.54639°W / 28.55694; -96.54639CountryUnited StatesStateTexasCountyCalhounElevation7 ft (2 m)Population
 (2020)
 • Total217Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)GNIS feature ID2805752[1]

Magnolia Beach is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Calhoun County, Texas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 217.[2] It is located along the waterfront of Lavaca Bay, southeast of Alamo Beach.[3] The community is part of the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The settlement's history dates back to the late 19th century. The word Magnolia was added to the beach name to suggest the beauty of the setting since magnolias grow locally.[3] Today, Magnolia Beach is a lightly populated, but developing bay front community.

Education

The Calhoun County Independent School District (CCISD) provides public education in the Magnolia Beach community.

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Magnolia Beach, Texas
  2. ^ "Magnolia Beach CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Magnolia Beach, Texas". The Handbook of Texas online. Retrieved October 22, 2009.

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