Zabcikville (/ˈzɑːbtʃɪkvɪl/ ZAHB-chik-vil[1]) is an unincorporated community in eastern Bell County, Texas, with a population of about 40 according to a 1990 estimate.[2] It is located within the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area.

Zabcikville, Texas
Community
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Coordinates: 31°03′N 97°10′W
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Bell
Elevation	489 ft (149 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	40
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	76501
Area code	254

History

The town is named for the Zabcik (Žabčik) family, immigrants from Ratiboř in the Zlín Region of Moravia, Czech Republic. When the Zabciks immigrated to Texas in 1855, Ratiboř was part of the Austrian Empire. It was founded by Czechs in the late 19th century and was originally named Marekville after storeowners surnamed Marek and their family. The Zabcik family (one of them named John) married into the Marek family and handed their store over to them. As a result, its name was changed to Zabcikville. It had a population of 60 in 1940 and had three businesses. It went up to 80 residents and gained another business in 1949 but declined throughout the rest of the century. Its population was 38 from 1990 through 2000. The community's local store, with the Zabcikville sign on it, was still in operation at that time.[3] The community's sign stands above a gas station in the community.[4]

Zabcikville is known for Green's Sausage House, the only remaining open business in town, that serves as a restaurant and a store for residents and people passing through.[5] It is one of the two remaining buildings in the community and can reach a population of 80 on any given Sunday.[4]

Geography

Zabcikville is located at the intersection of Texas State Highway 53 and Farm to Market Roads 437 and 2269[4] on Possum Creek, 13 mi (21 km) east-southeast of Temple in eastern Bell County.[3] It is also located 16 mi (26 km) east of Belton.[4]

Education

Today, Zabcikville is served by the Rogers Independent School District.

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