Macdona, Texas
Macdona is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Bexar County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 559.[1] Macdona lies along the Union Pacific rail line near Loop 1604 in southwest Bexar County. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History[]
Macdona was named for George Macdona, an Englishman, who owned the townsite.[2] The first recorded sale of town lots was dated July 7, 1886.[2] The Macdona post office (78054) opened in 1886. On September 1, 1909, the Artesian Belt opened a 42-mile (68 km) line between Macdona and Christine.[3] In 2000, Macdona was reported to have 297 persons. The town is part of the 210 and 726 area code districts.
On June 28, 2004, a Union Pacific train crashed into a BNSF train, killing three.
Climate[]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Macdona has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Macdona CDP, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- ^ a b Handbook of Texas Online - MACDONA, TX
- ^ Handbook of Texas Online - ARTESIAN BELT RAILROAD
- ^ Climate Summary for Macdona, Texas
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Coordinates: 29°19′33″N 98°41′28″W / 29.32583°N 98.69111°W
- Census-designated places in Texas
- Census-designated places in Bexar County, Texas
- Unincorporated communities in Texas
- Unincorporated communities in Bexar County, Texas
- Greater San Antonio
- Populated places established in 1886
- 1886 establishments in Texas