Rita is an unincorporated community in Burleson County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 50 in 2000. It is located within the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area.

History

Established in the late nineteenth century on Teal Prairie, two miles west of then-abandoned Fort Tenoxtitlan, Rita was formed after the United States government gave land to Army of the Republic of Texas veteran John Teal. From 1894 to 1905, Rita had a post office. During World War II it had a Red Cross chapter.[2]

Historical population of Rita, Texas
(Source: [2])
Year193919682000
Population206868


Geography

Rita is located in the Texas Blackland Prairies, on the south bank of Dam Creek and about two miles west of the Brazos River.[2]

Education

Today, Rita is served by the Caldwell Independent School District.

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rita, Texas
  2. ^ a b c Jackson, Charles Christopher. "Rita, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita,_Texas
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