Veribest is an

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in Tom Green County,

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, United States. According to the''

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'', the community had an estimated population of 40 in 2000. It is part of the

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, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Veribest was founded by Brody Caldwell and is situated 11 miles east of San Angelo along FM 380 in eastern Tom Green County.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

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system, Veribest has a

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, ''Cfa'' on climate maps.

History

The area was initially settled by Isaac "Ike" Mullins some time before 1875, although a community did not begin to form until the early 1900s. The settlement was first known as Mullins, but the name was changed to Veribest when the locals requested a post office in 1926. The name change was needed because another community in the state already had a similar name –

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in Mills County. The name "Veribest" was chosen by a young woman named Sue Rister, who was asked by the mayor, in a grocery store, to choose the town's new name. She saw a jar of Veribest mayonnaise and thought it would be a good name for a town. Veribest was a brand name used by

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for canned meats and preserves. Veribest grew during the 1930s and 1940s, with around 1,000 people living in the community. The population began to decline after

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as residents left to seek greater employment opportunities elsewhere. During the latter half of the 20th century, the number of people living in the Veribest area remained steady at 40. In 2005, Veribest was home to two churches (

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and

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), several businesses, a post office (zip code: 76886),Zip Code Lookup
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Education

Public education in the community of Veribest is provided by the Veribest Independent School District.

References

External links

* * Unincorporated communities in Texas Unincorporated communities in Tom Green County, Texas San Angelo, Texas metropolitan area {{TomGreenCountyTX-geo-stub