Ambia, Texas

Ambia is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]

History

A post office was established at Ambia in 1886, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community derives its name from "amber", alluding to the color of the chewing tobacco used by the local men.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ambia, Texas
  2. ↑ Tarpley, Fred (5 July 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 9. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
  3. ↑ Ambia from the Handbook of Texas Online

Coordinates: 33°35′34″N 95°39′33″W / 33.59278°N 95.65917°W / 33.59278; -95.65917


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