Vanderbilt, TX
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- 37 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Vanderbilt is a quiet, close-knit rural community in Jackson County, located about 13 miles south of Edna. Home to around 400 residents, the town got its start in the early 1900s as a railroad stop serving local farming and ranching families. Today, life moves at a relaxed pace among the wide-open South Texas plains, appealing to anyone who values quiet country living.
Community pride centers largely around the Industrial Independent School District, where catching an Industrial Cobras game brings neighbors together. For bigger shopping trips, healthcare, and everyday errands, residents take a quick 15-minute drive north into Edna or head over to Victoria. It is an unpretentious, friendly spot with deep agricultural roots and plenty of room to breathe.
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