Cedar Lane is an unincorporated community in Matagorda County, Texas, United States.[1]
History
[edit]The community back then was utilized as a stop on the Texas and New Orleans Railroad. In 1912, the community managed to establish its own post office, and by 1914, a connection to telephone services. In 1936, the community had additional amenities such as a church, two businesses, 16 dwellings, a paved road, and a school district which then was consolidated into the Van Vleck Independent School District. [2][3]
Education
[edit]Van Vleck Independent School District operates schools in the area.
The designated community college for Van Vleck ISD is Wharton County Junior College.[4]
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US Post Office on FM 457 -
Cedar Lane Community Center -
Cedar Lane Baptist Church -
Caney Creek at the FM 457 bridge at sunset
References
[edit]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cedar Lane, Texas
- ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Cedar Lane, Texas: A Historical Overview". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ "Cedar Lane, Texas, Matagorda County". www.texasescapes.com. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ Texas Education Code Sec. 130.211. WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
External links
[edit]- Cedar Lane, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
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