| Ridge, Texas | |
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Ridge, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Robertson |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 979 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1366443[1] |
Ridge is an unincorporated community in Robertson County, Texas, United States. It lies at an elevation of 358 feet (109 m), and it is located at
(31.1454605, -96.3219099).[2] Ridge is located along U.S. Route 79 and a Missouri Pacific Railroad line.
Ridge is part of the Bryan–College Station Metropolitan Statistical Area. Ridge's ZIP Code is 77856.[3]
Ridge was formed in the 1850s under the name Holly Springs as a community for nearby cotton farmers. In 1916, the Missouri Pacific Railroad placed a switch known as Ridge in the community, and the community became known as Ridge. Ridge's post office opened in 1926; the first postmaster was Robert Reeves.[4][5]
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