Thedford is an
unincorporated community
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in
Smith County,
Texas
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,
United States
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.
Its area is small and undefined, having no formal or agreed-upon boundaries. The community's population is also small and relatively sparse.
For all intents and purposes, Thedford is part of
Lindale and is often considered one of Lindale's neighborhoods. People living the area are more accurately described as residents of
Lindale, as the Thedford community is almost completely engulfed by Lindale,
with which it shares a postal ZIP code, post office, fire–rescue services, and other services and utilities. The entire Thedford community is served by the
Lindale Independent School District.
Notes
Unincorporated communities in Smith County, Texas
Unincorporated communities in Texas
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