Kiam
Kiam is on U.S. Highway 190 sixty-five miles northwest of Beaumont in extreme eastern Polk County. The small rural community was settled about 1850 and named by the early pioneer Joseph Young for Edward Kiam of Houston. A post office was established at Kiam in 1901 and was discontinued in 1927, when mail was routed to Ollie.
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.
Robert Wooster | © Texas State Historical Association
At a Glance
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Kiam is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 30.75714380
- Longitude
- -94.67548390
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Kiam by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 2009 | Local Officials |