Rios, Texas
Encyclopedia
Rios is an unincorporated community
in Duval County, Texas
, United States
. According to the Handbook of Texas
, the community had an estimated population of 100 in 2000.
, 16 miles northeast of Premont
, and 21 miles south of San Diego
.
Although Rios lacks any official boundaries, many locals consider the stretch of FM 1329 between County Road 233 to the south and Victor's Farm and Ranch Store to the north, as part of the community.
and Texas statehood, but a community didn't begin to develop at the site until the 1890s. The community was initially known as La Gloria, but by the time a post office was established in the late 1930s, that name had already been taken. Felipe V. Rios, who eventually became postmaster, then suggested the name Vera after local rancher Saturnino Vera. That name, however, was also in use by another community in northern Texas. His final submission was the name Rios, after his family whose roots in the area date back to the late 19th century, which was approved by postal authorities.
Rios had an estimated population of 75 with four businesses in the early 1940s. The population remained at that level for the remainder of the 20th century. By 2000, the community was dispersed and the number of inhabitants had risen to 100.
. All of the district's campuses are located in the city of Premont
, approximately 16 miles southeast of Rios. Premont ISD has served Rios since the late 1960s.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Duval County, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. According to the Handbook of Texas
Handbook of Texas
The Handbook of Texas is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published by the Texas State Historical Association .-History:...
, the community had an estimated population of 100 in 2000.
Geography
Rios is located at 27°27′06"N 98°15′54"W (27.4517023, -98.2650068). It is situated along FM 1329 in southeastern Duval County, approximately 13 miles southeast of BenavidesBenavides, Texas
Benavides is a city in Duval County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,686 at the 2000 census.-History:The town is named after Plácido Benavides, namesake nephew of Plácido Benavides , Tejano 1832 alcalde of Victoria, who served under Stephen F...
, 16 miles northeast of Premont
Premont, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,772 people, 926 households, and 695 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,622.6 people per square mile . There were 1,072 housing units at an average density of 627.5 per square mile...
, and 21 miles south of San Diego
San Diego, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,753 people, 1,548 households, and 1,187 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,917.1 people per square mile . There were 1,793 housing units at an average density of 1,100.4 per square mile...
.
Although Rios lacks any official boundaries, many locals consider the stretch of FM 1329 between County Road 233 to the south and Victor's Farm and Ranch Store to the north, as part of the community.
History
Permanent settlement in the area predates the independent Republic of TexasRepublic of Texas
The Republic of Texas was an independent nation in North America, bordering the United States and Mexico, that existed from 1836 to 1846.Formed as a break-away republic from Mexico by the Texas Revolution, the state claimed borders that encompassed an area that included all of the present U.S...
and Texas statehood, but a community didn't begin to develop at the site until the 1890s. The community was initially known as La Gloria, but by the time a post office was established in the late 1930s, that name had already been taken. Felipe V. Rios, who eventually became postmaster, then suggested the name Vera after local rancher Saturnino Vera. That name, however, was also in use by another community in northern Texas. His final submission was the name Rios, after his family whose roots in the area date back to the late 19th century, which was approved by postal authorities.
Rios had an estimated population of 75 with four businesses in the early 1940s. The population remained at that level for the remainder of the 20th century. By 2000, the community was dispersed and the number of inhabitants had risen to 100.
Education
Public education in the community of Rios is provided by the Premont Independent School DistrictPremont Independent School District
The Premont Independent School District is a public school district based in the city of Premont, Texas, United States. It was established in 1921....
. All of the district's campuses are located in the city of Premont
Premont, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,772 people, 926 households, and 695 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,622.6 people per square mile . There were 1,072 housing units at an average density of 627.5 per square mile...
, approximately 16 miles southeast of Rios. Premont ISD has served Rios since the late 1960s.