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Why visit Edna
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Jackson County Monument.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Edna
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Edna
Edna is a city and the county seat of Jackson County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,499 at the 2010 census and 5,987 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Edna, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks15
Jackson County Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Monument in Edna (vicinity), Jackson County, Texas
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
817 North Wells Street
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 06:00-22:00
Where to stay2
History
Edna, the county seat of Jackson County, was established in 1882 when the New York, Texas and Mexican Railway line was built from Rosenberg to Victoria and bypassed Texana, then the county seat. Construction of the railroad began in September 1881. Edna was laid out on land owned by Mrs. Lucy Flournoy, who conveyed right-of-way and a half interest in the townsite to the railroad, which was promoted and built by Italian Count Joseph Telfener. The NYT&M, nicknamed the "Macaroni", was constructed by Italian laborers, most of whom were brought from Lombardy by Telfener. After completion of the road, the majority of the crew remained in the area and established homes. The first train arrived on July 4, 1882; the first merchant was Gideon Egg, who moved his general merchandise store from Texana in 1882, and the first child born in the new community was Edna Louise Traylor, after whom the town was named.
From the History section of Edna, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Texana Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare2
Map of Edna
53 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 44°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 69°F | 48°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 75°F | 54°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 81°F | 60°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 87°F | 68°F | 5.2 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 73°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 70°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 61°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 45°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Victoria Rgnl Ap 72255 (19 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jackson County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Ganado 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Victoria 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Port Lavaca 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- El Campo 28 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Palacios 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Hallettsville 37 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Cuero 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Bay City 42 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Shiner 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Eagle Lake 46 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Edna, TX, City Hall IMG 1022, Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Allen Memorial Presbyterian Church, Edna, TX, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edna Theatre -- Edna, TX, Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson County Courthouse, Edna, Texas 1710191446 (37173505674), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Jackson County Courthouse, Edna, Texas 1710191438 (37883675461), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Courtroom, Jackson County Courthouse, Edna, Texas 1710191449 (37163510053), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Jackson County Courthouse, Edna, Texas 1710191445 (37883668851), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Jackson County Courthouse, Edna, Texas 1710191433 (37834943716), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Courtroom, Jackson County Courthouse, Edna, Texas 1710191452 (37834951376), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Courtroom, Jackson County Courthouse, Edna, Texas 1710191454 (37834947886), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Bench, Courtroom, Jackson County Courthouse, Edna, Texas 1710191455 (37834958056), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Jury Box, Courtroom, Jackson County Courthouse, Edna, Texas 1710191458 (37883661701), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Jury Box, Courtroom, Jackson County Courthouse, Edna, Texas 1710191500bw (37626291050), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Jury Box, Courtroom, Jackson County Courthouse, Edna, Texas 1710191501 (37852064042), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Jackson County Courthouse, Edna, Texas 1710191442 (37173513614), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Jackson County Monument, Edna, TX, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texana Presbyterian Church, Edna, TX, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jackson County, TX Courthouse IMG 1019, The original uploader was Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
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