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Asia, Texas 
Summary
Asia is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Texas, United States.[1][2]
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| Coordinates: 30°59′54″N 94°52′10″W / 30.99833°N 94.86944°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Polk |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 936 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2034867[1] |
The community is located north of U.S. Route 287 and is two miles west of Corrigan. James Standley, who was a Mexican–American War veteran, founded the community, in 1859.[3]
Notes edit
- ^ a b "Asia, Texas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Texas Department of Transportation-Polk County
- ^ Texas State Historical Association-Asia, Texas