Edna

Edna, Texas
Edna, the county seat of Jackson County, was established in 1882 when the New York, Texas and Mexican Railway line was built from Rosenberg to Victoria and bypassed Texana, then the county seat. Construction of the railroad began in September 1881. Edna was laid out on land owned by Mrs. Lucy Flournoy, who conveyed right-of-way and a half interest in the townsite to the railroad, which was promoted and built by Italian Count Joseph Telfener. The town was named for a daughter of the count. The NYT&M, nicknamed the "Macaroni," was constructed by Italian laborers, most of whom were brought from Lombardy by Telfener (see ITALIANS). After completion of the road, the majority of the crew remained in the area and established homes. The first train arrived on July 4, 1882; the first merchant was Gideon Egg, who moved his general merchandise store from Texana in 1882, and the first child born in the new community was Edna Louise Traylor.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Edna is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- [-ville]
- (Big Motte)
- (Macaroni Station)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 28.97569810
- Longitude
- -96.64825600
Has Post Office
Yes
Is Incorporated
Yes
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Edna, Texas
Edna Theatre in downtown Edna, Texas, the seat of Jackson County. Photograph by Jim Evans.

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Edna by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Edna
Pop. | Year | Source |
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5,987 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
5,908 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
5,499 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
5,899 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |
5,343 | 1990 | United States Census Bureau |
5,650 | 1980 | United States Census Bureau |
5,332 | 1970 | United States Census Bureau |
5,038 | 1960 | United States Census Bureau |
3,855 | 1950 | United States Census Bureau |
2,724 | 1940 | United States Census Bureau |
1,752 | 1930 | United States Census Bureau |