Welcome to Newgulf (aka 'New Gulf') ...
Newgulf is located on the Gulf Coast.
Newgulf is located in Wharton County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Newgulf, you might consider that their post office opened in 1928.
Newgulf is 60 feet [18 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Newgulf lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Newgulf: (979)
The ZIP code for Newgulf: 77462<3>
The community of Newgulf has also been called New Gulf.
Communities near Newgulf ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Newgulf.
- Bay City
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bay City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bay City
- Bay City is located in Matagorda County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 17,474 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bay City <5>
- Wharton
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wharton
- Wharton is located in Wharton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,615 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wharton <5>
- West Columbia
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Columbia
- West Columbia is located in Brazoria County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,830 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Columbia <5>
- Sweeny
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweeny
- Sweeny is located in Brazoria County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,618 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sweeny <5>
- Needville
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Needville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Needville
- Needville is located in Fort Bend County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,131 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Needville <5>
- Pleak
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north) - Fairchilds
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairchilds have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairchilds
- Fairchilds is located in Fort Bend County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,359 people
- Beasley
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beasley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beasley
- Beasley is located in Fort Bend County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 679 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beasley <5>
- Kendleton
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kendleton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kendleton
- Kendleton is located in Fort Bend County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 458 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kendleton <5>
- Pledger
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pledger have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pledger
- Pledger is located in Matagorda County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pledger <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Newgulf. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Newgulf.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Newgulf. 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 Newgulf.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Newgulf. See our Newspapers Page for Newgulf.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Newgulf ...
Looking for more information about Newgulf? 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 Newgulf, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Newgulf.
Adding Newgulf to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Newgulf 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 Newgulf was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Newgulf post office opened in 1928.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Newgulf.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Newgulf. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Wharton, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Newgulf - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | 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 Newgulf). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Newgulf or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | 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. |
| <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/ |