HEDWIG VILLAGE, TEXAS

Hedwig Village is located in Harris County, Texas, and is classified as a city in the United States.

The area now known as Spring Branch Memorial was first inhabited by German immigrants in the 1800s. The name Hedwig Village is derived from Hedwig Road, which was constructed on land previously owned by Hedwig Jankowski Schroeder, a German emigrant who relocated to Texas in 1906.

Hedwig Village can be found at the coordinates 29°46′48″N 95°31′10″W, which translate to 29.779990, –95.519412.

Based on data from the United States Census Bureau, Hedwig Village has a land area of 0.9 square miles, making it one of the smallest cities within Harris County. Located approximately 10 miles away from Downtown Houston, Hedwig Village is relatively close to the city center.

In its early days, Hedwig Village boasted a prevalence of ranch-style homes, and unpaved private roads greatly outnumbered their paved counterparts. Katy Road, now known as Interstate 10 or the Katy Freeway, was home to a variety of local shops and businesses, as described by Laverne Coller.

According to the 2020 US census, the city was home to 2,370 individuals, 989 households, and 720 families.

Hedwig Village is under the jurisdiction of Harris County Precinct Three.

Hedwig Village falls under the jurisdiction of District 133 in the Texas House of Representatives and is also part of District 7 in the Texas Senate.

The public schools in Hedwig Village are governed by the Spring Branch Independent School District, whose main office is located within the village itself.

Preschool students in Houston are designated to attend Wildcat.

Certain students residing in Hedwig Village are assigned to attend Memorial Drive Elementary School, which is located in Piney Point Village. Similarly, other students living in Hedwig Village are designated to attend Bunker Hill Elementary School, situated in Bunker Hill Village.

Hedwig Village students are assigned to attend Spring Branch Middle School and Memorial High School, both of which are situated within the boundaries of Hedwig Village.

The Spring Branch Memorial Branch is a part of the Harris County Public Library (HCPL) system and is located at 930 Corbindale Road in Hedwig Village. This branch, which covers an area of 10,500 square feet,

The Houston Chronicle serves as the primary news source for the local community.

The community receives a local newspaper called the Memorial Examiner.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has designated the Memorial Park Post Office, located at 10505 Town and Country Way in Houston, Texas, as the official postal facility serving the 77024 zip code. As a result, residents and businesses in the City of Hedwig Village can now use Hedwig Village, TX 77024 as their official mailing address, making it easier for them to receive mail and packages.