Adams Gardens, Texas

Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
26°10′6″N 97°47′33″W / 26.16833°N 97.79250°W / 26.16833; -97.79250CountryUnited StatesStateTexasCountyCameronElevation
56 ft (17 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code956GNIS feature ID2034642[1]

Adams Gardens is an unincorporated community in Cameron County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 200 in 2000. It is located within the Rio Grande Valley and the Brownsville-Harlingen metropolitan area.

History

Adams Gardens was founded in 1972 and incorporated. The Harlingen water district and post office both served the community. Its population was 200 from 1978 through 2000. The community is a mobile home park that can accommodate up to 230 homes. Adams Gardens has a board of directors with nine members and a yearly-elected president.[2]

Geography

Adams Gardens is located off U.S. Highway 83 on the Missouri Pacific Railroad, 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of La Feria in western Cameron County.[2]

Education

Today, the community is served by the La Feria Independent School District.[2] Children in the community attend Sam Houston Elementary School, W B Green Junior High School, and La Feria High School.

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Adams Gardens, Texas
  2. ^ a b c Adams Gardens, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online


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