Texana is an

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in Cherokee County, in the

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. The community receives water and sewer service from the nearby town of

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. As of 2012, Texana's population is 353. In 2025, the ''

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'' reported that Texana residents have long sought construction of a sidewalk in their community to no avail. The community also hosts an annual

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Celebration at its community center.

History

Texana was founded around 1850 by Texana “Texas” McClelland, and named for her. New residents quickly built the First Baptist Church in Texana. The church was made of logs hewn by women who had moved to the community. The church building was demolished in 1881 and Mt. Zion Baptist Church was constructed. Mt. Zion remains the community's central church. The Texana community was struck by an EF-2 tornado in March 2012.

References

Unincorporated communities in North Carolina Unincorporated communities in Cherokee County, North Carolina {{CherokeeCountyNC-geo-stub