Welcome to Westminster ...
The city of Westminster is located Westminster is located in Collin County<1>. The location of Westminster has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2> While we don't have a date for the founding of Westminster, you might consider that their post office opened in 1899. The community of Westminster is 700 feet [213 m] above sea level.<3>. Time Zone: Westminster lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time Westminster is served by one (or more) of the following area codes: (214), (469)<4> & (972). The ZIP code for Westminster: 75485<5> Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Texas communities named Westminster: This one is located in Collin County and the other is located in Brazoria County. Beyond Texas, there are 21 communities that are also named Westminster - they are located in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario (2), Pennsylvania (2), Quebec, South Carolina and Vermont. For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Westminster. We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Westminster. We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy. We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Westminster. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Westminster. Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Westminster. 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 Westminster. We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Westminster. See our Newspapers Page for Westminster. Looking for more information about Westminster? 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 Westminster, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Westminster. We originally found mention of Westminster 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 Westminster was on a map titled Map of Texas (from Rand McNally, 1911). We also found Westminster in the book titled .<7> From that list, the Westminster post office opened in 1899.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Westminster.
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Westminster. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page. The official website for Collin County: www.co.collin.tx.us/ The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
Communities Also Named Westminster ...
Communities near Westminster ...
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Footnotes ...
<1> If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Collin, 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 Westminster - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. <4> Of the area codes for Westminster, area code (469, 972) is an overlay. <5> 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 city (such as Westminster). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Westminster or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). <6> While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. <7> A copy of their list with background information can be found at:
https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/