Edna, TX

About Edna

• • NFL player Roynell Young, a defensive back, was born in Edna, Texas.
• • The annual Jackson County Youth Fair showcases local agriculture and talent.
• • The New York, Texas and Mexican Railway fueled early growth and connected Edna.
• • A local legend tells of a buried treasure near the Lavaca River.
• • The 1980s oil boom significantly impacted Edna's economy and population.
• • It was named after rancher D.A. McFaddin's wife, Edna, and founded in 1882.
• • With a population around 5,500, it's smaller than its neighbor, Victoria.
• • The city sits at 59 feet above sea level, typical for the coastal plain.
• • Agriculture and ranching remain vital parts of Edna's economy.
• • A sense of quiet community and small-town pride permeates the atmosphere.
• • The Houston Astros, 90 miles away, won the World Series in 2017.
• • Edna High School's football team has a strong tradition of success.
• • The Lavaca River flows near Edna, eventually emptying into Lavaca Bay.
• • White-tailed deer are commonly found in the area surrounding Edna.
• • The Karankawa people inhabited the coastal region around present-day Edna.
• • Edna was briefly the Jackson County seat after a hurricane devastated Texana in 1886.
• • The Jackson County Courthouse, a Beaux-Arts style building, was built in 1916.

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