Weldon, Texas

Weldon
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 31°01′18″N 95°34′17″W / 31.02167°N 95.57139°W / 31.02167; -95.57139Coordinates: 31°01′18″N 95°34′17″W / 31.02167°N 95.57139°W / 31.02167; -95.57139
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Houston
Elevation	249 ft (76 m)
Population (2000)
• Total	131
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	75835

Weldon is an unincorporated community in Houston County, Texas. The estimated population is 131. It lies on Farm to Market Road 230. Weldon is served by the Lovelady Independent School District.

On July 14, 1945, a USAAF North American TB-25C (trainer variant) suffering apparent engine trouble crashed one mile northwest of Weldon, killing 11 passengers and crew. The airplane exploded into flames upon impact with the ground, scattering wreckage over an area of 400 yards.

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