Welcome to Riverside
Riverside, Texas, claims an impressive scenic perch atop a high bluff over the Trinity River.
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About Riverside
A sportsman's paradise, Riverside lies between two national forests and sits near the point where the Trinity empties into Lake Livingston. Riverside provides an ideal base for anyone who wants a relaxing life in the scenic outdoors of East Texas. It was founded by the Houston and Great Northern Railroad in 1872 on the west bank of the Trinity River, and thus situated the community provided easy access for rail and river freight. A post office was moved from Newport to Riverside in 1872, and William D. Shaw was the first Riverside postmaster. Early in its history Riverside was surrounded by cotton fields; later, lumber gradually replaced cotton in economic importance but then eventually declined as well. Then stock raising became important, and the town provided stockyards. By the mid-1880s Riverside had a population of 200, a gristmill, two hotels, and two general stores. Ten years later it had three churches, two schools, two sawmills, a cotton gin, a saloon, and a restaurant. By 1914 its population had declined to fifty. The community received a boost in 1920 when fuller's earth was discovered in the area and two refining plants were established near the town.
Riverside Schools
As a school district, we are committed to providing our students with a sound educational foundation that will prepare them to become global learners and productive citizens. This will be accomplished through a collaborative effort between our school, parents, and community. We truly are a small town school with an exceptional staff, committed students, and a great community!
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