Diana is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Upshur County, Texas
Upshur County is a county located in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 40,892. The county seat is Gilmer. The county is named for Abel P. Upshur, who was U.S. Secretary of State during Pre ...
,
United States
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. The community is north of Longview and south of
Ore City on U.S. Highway 259.
The community of Diana is made up of many smaller communities; Ashland, James, Diana, Graceton, Stamps, Sand Hill, Valley View, and part of Snow Hill.
The
New Diana Independent School District
New Diana Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Diana, Texas (USA). The district is located in eastern Upshur County and extends into a small portion of northwestern Harrison County.
Schools
New Dia ...
was formed by consolidating local schools and is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 154 and U.S. Highway 259. At the time the school was formed many students did not have the opportunity to receive a high school education, after grammar school they went to work at the local cotton and lumber industries. Stamps did not want to consolidate with the newly formed New Diana ISD but later was forced to do so and Valley View School did not consolidate until the 1970's, during integration. The original location of Diana is said to be further north of U.S. Highways 154 and U.S. Highway 259 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 726 and U.S. Highway 259. The ZIP Code for Diana is 75640
Sometimes the community of Diana is incorrectly referred to as New Diana, the local independent school district's name. The mascot of New Diana ISD is the Eagle. While the population of Diana is unknown due to unincorporation, the school district itself is classified as a 3A by Texas guidelines. New Diana ISD receives quite a few transfers from neighboring towns and cities however due to their stellar reputation in sports and academics.
New Diana High Schools' longest and most intense rival is its nearest neighbor, the Ore City Rebels.
The community's main employment opportunities still include the school, some restaurants, churches, and convenience stores. Most of the population commutes to Longview, Gilmer, or other nearby cities for employment. Longtime residents generally have substantial property tied to agricultural and recreational usage. Recent land developments offer myriad small lots and new homes to residents moving to the community from larger nearby cities.
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Unincorporated communities in Upshur County, Texas
Unincorporated communities in Texas
Longview metropolitan area, Texas
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