Orangedale, Texas


Orangedale is an unincorporated community in Bee County, in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 35 in 2000. It is located within the Beeville micropolitan area.

History

The settlement took its name from the orange and other fruit trees grown in the town in the early 1900s. At its heights, the town had two schools, a store, and gas station; by 1990 it only had a church.
In 2000, Orangedale had a population of 35.

Geography

Orangedale is located on Farm to Market Road 673, northwest of Beeville in central Bee County.

Education

Orangedale had two schools, one in 1906 and another in 1948. Today, the community is served by the Beeville Independent School District.