Bebe, Texas

Bebe is an unincorporated community in Gonzales County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 52 in 2000.[1]

History

A post office called Bebe was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 2002.[2] The community was named after the brand-name Beebee baking powder.[3]

References

  1. "Bebe, Texas". The Handbook of Texas online. Retrieved 2009-11-07.
  2. "Gonzales County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  3. Tarpley, Fred (5 July 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 21. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.

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Coordinates: 29°24′55″N 97°38′14″W / 29.41528°N 97.63722°W / 29.41528; -97.63722

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