New Baden, Texas
| New Baden | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  New Baden  New Baden | |
| Coordinates: 31°03′04″N 96°25′45″W / 31.05111°N 96.42917°WCoordinates: 31°03′04″N 96°25′45″W / 31.05111°N 96.42917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Robertson |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 979 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1363681[1] |
New Baden is an unincorporated community in Robertson County, Texas, United States. New Baden is located on U.S. Route 79 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Franklin.
History
New Baden was founded in 1881 by German immigrants. The community opened a post office in 1882; it later grew to contain a drugstore, hotel, church, and railway station. The population of New Baden peaked at 175 in 1915; it declined to 105 by 1970 but rose to 150 in 2000.[2]
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, New Baden has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "New Baden, Texas". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
- ↑ Climate Summary for New Baden, Texas
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