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Weldon, Texas

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Country
  
United States

County
  
Houston

ZIP code
  
75835

Population
  
131 (2000)

State
  
Texas

Time zone
  
Central (CST) (UTC-6)

Elevation
  
76 m

Local time
  
Sunday 7:03 PM

Weldon, Texas

Weather
  
25°C, Wind SE at 21 km/h, 60% Humidity

Weldon is an unincorporated community in Houston County, Texas. The estimated population is 131. It lies on Farm to Market Road 230. Weldon is served by the Lovelady Independent School District.

Contents

Map of Weldon, Texas 75851, USA

USAAF TB-25C Plane Crash

On July 14, 1945, a USAAF North American TB-25C (trainer variant) suffering apparent engine trouble crashed one mile northwest of Weldon, killing 11 passengers and crew. The airplane exploded into flames upon impact with the ground, scattering wreckage over an area of 400 yards.

Notable People

  • M B Etheredge: Born in Weldon, was awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor by the Texas Legislature for his actions during battle in World War II.

    • References

    Weldon, Texas Wikipedia
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