Mexia, Texas - Wikipedia
WEBMexia ( / məˈheɪə / ⓘ mə-HAY-ə) [4] is a city in Limestone County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,893 at the 2020 census. The city's motto, based on the fact that outsiders tend to mispronounce the name as / ˈmɛksiə / ( MEX-ee-ə ), is "A great place to live, no matter how you pronounce it." [5]
City of Mexia Home - City Of Mexia
WEBCity of Mexia. The City of Mexia is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and State Highways 14 and 171. It is approximately 40 miles east of Waco and about 1 1/2 hours south of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Named after General José Antonio Mexía, a Hispanic hero for the Republic of Texas Army during the Texas Revolution, the town ...
Mexia, Texas - Historic Texas
WEBLimestone County. Mexia, Texas. Google Maps. Yahoo Maps. Apple Maps. Latitude: Longitude: History. Town Named for Gen. Jose Antonio Mexia. Military officer and promoter of Texas colonization. Served as secretary of Mexican legation to United States, 1829-1831. Led victorious Mexia Expedition to expel centralists in Matamoros, 1832.
Mexia, TX: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBMexia is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Fort Parker State Park; Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site; Lake Mexia Marina; Hughes City Park; Booker T. Washington Park
THE 5 BEST Things to Do in Mexia - 2024 (with Photos) - Tripadvisor
WEBJul 2, 2020 · Things to Do in Mexia, Texas: See Tripadvisor's 673 traveler reviews and photos of Mexia tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Mexia. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Mexia, TX Map & Directions - MapQuest
WEBGet directions, maps, and traffic for Mexia, TX. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit.
Mexia, Texas, Limestone County. - Texas Escapes
WEBMEXIA, TEXAS. Limestone County, Central Texas North. 31° 40' 54" N, 96° 28' 52" W (31.681667, -96.481111) Highways 84, 14 and 171. 12 miles N of Groesbeck the county seat. 30 miles S of Corsicana. 43 miles E of Waco. ZIP code 76667. Area code 254. Population: 7,344 Est, (2019) 7,459 (2010) 6,563 (2000) 6,933 (1990) Book Hotel Here › …
Mexia | Texas Time Travel
WEBBrazos Trail Region. 888-535-5476 or 254-562-5569. Email. Website. REMEMBERING THE CONFEDERACY. Mexia was established in 1871 and named for the family that donated the town site. It’s pronounced Muh HAY uh, but residents call it “A great place no matter how you say it!”
City History - City Of Mexia
WEBApr 26, 2024 · Mexia was born in 1800 in Jalapa, and his rather short life was ended in 1839 by a Mexican firing squad. He was a close friend of Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin and other Texas revolutionists.
Mexia, TX - TSHA
WEBApr 1, 1995 · Mexia, TX. Mexia is at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and State highways 14 and 171, twelve miles northeast of Groesbeck in northeastern Limestone County. It was named for the Mexía family, who in 1833 received an eleven-league land grant that included what is now the townsite.
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