Nelson, Texas
Nelson: a city in Ellis County, Texas.
About
Nelson is a city located in the county of Ellis in the U.S. state of Texas.
Quick Facts about Nelson
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Ellis County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.3138,-96.8569 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 10:32:51 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 55℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Nelson is located at 32°18'50"N 96°51'25"W (32.3137600, -96.8569400).
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Weather
55°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
0 to 10 mph NW
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 57 overnight. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Nelson, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228325 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | Waxahachie (TX) | 75165 |
| 223773 | Cedar Valley College | Lancaster (TX) | 75134-3799 |
| 484905 | University of North Texas at Dallas | Dallas (TX) | 75241 |
| 225371 | Hill College | Hillsboro (TX) | 76645 |
| 227429 | Paul Quinn College | Dallas (TX) | 75241 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Nelson, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBR | Cleburne | 206 North Border St. | RAIL |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Nelson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Forreston Post Office | Forreston (TX) | 76041 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Nelson, Michigan township in Saginaw County, Michigan. with a population of 5,142 people.
- Nelson, Ohio township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America. with a population of 3,140 people.
- Nelson, Georgia city in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America. with a population of 1,395 people.
Other cities in Ellis County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ellis County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie | 39,797 | A city in Ellis County, Texas. |
| Midlothian | 35,146 | City in Texas, United States |
| Ennis | 20,678 | City in Texas, USA |
| Ovilla | 4,288 | City in Ellis County, Texas, United States |
| Ferris | 3,069 | City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA |
| Palmer | 2,169 | Town in Texas, USA |
| Italy | 1,964 | Town in Texas |
| Oak Leaf | 1,498 | Town of the United States |
| Maypearl | 1,046 | City in Ellis County, Texas, United States |