Apolonia, Texas
Apolonia is an unincorporated community in Grimes County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]
History[edit]
A post office was established at Apolonia in 1889, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] Apolonia was originally built up chiefly by Polish Roman Catholics, who named the community after Saint Apollonia.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Apolonia, Texas
- ^ Apolonia from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ Tarpley, Fred (July 5, 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 12. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
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