Welcome to Glidden ...
Glidden is located Glidden is located in Colorado County<1>. The location of Glidden has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2> While we don't have a date for the founding of Glidden, you might consider that their post office opened in 1888. Glidden is 230 feet [70 m] above sea level.<3>. Time Zone: Glidden lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time Glidden is located in the (979) area code. The ZIP code for Glidden: 78943<4> Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Glidden - they are located in Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Saskatchewan and Wisconsin. For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Glidden. We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Glidden. We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy. We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Glidden. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Glidden. Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Glidden. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Glidden. We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Glidden. See our Newspapers Page for Glidden. Looking for more information about Glidden? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions. In addition to the Tourism page for Glidden, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Glidden. We originally found mention of Glidden in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page. From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Glidden was on a map titled Map of Texas (from Rand McNally, 1911). We also found Glidden in the book titled .<6> From that list, the Glidden post office opened in 1888.
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Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Glidden. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page. The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
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Footnotes ...
<1> If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Colorado, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. <2> The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. <3> The elevation is an estimate for the area around Glidden - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. <4> ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Glidden). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Glidden or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). <5> While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. <6> A copy of their list with background information can be found at:
https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/