Cedar Lane, Texas

Cedar Lane is an unincorporated community in Matagorda County, Texas, United States.[1]

History

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

Van Vleck Independent School District operates schools in the area.

The designated community college for Van Vleck ISD is Wharton County Junior College.[4]

  • US Post Office on FM 457
  • Cedar Lane Community Center
  • Cedar Lane Baptist Church
  • Caney Creek at the FM 457 bridge at sunset

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cedar Lane, Texas
  2. ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Cedar Lane, Texas: A Historical Overview". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  3. ^ "Cedar Lane, Texas, Matagorda County". www.texasescapes.com. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  4. ^ Texas Education Code Sec. 130.211. WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.

28°56′19″N 95°44′12″W / 28.93861°N 95.73667°W / 28.93861; -95.73667

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