Apolonia, Texas
Apolonia is an unincorporated community in Grimes County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]
History
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
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Apolonia, Texas
- ↑ Apolonia from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ↑ Tarpley, Fred (5 July 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 12. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
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Coordinates: 30°29′36″N 95°54′36″W / 30.49333°N 95.91000°W
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