Dougherty, Floyd County, Texas
Dougherty (formerly Doughtery) is a small unincorporated community in Floyd County, Texas, United States.
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 Gas station in Dougherty | |
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| Coordinates: 33°56′30″N 101°05′12″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Floyd |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Elevation | 3,077 ft (938 m) |
| Population (2000)[2] | |
| • Total | 109 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 806 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1356209 |
| Website | Handbook of Texas |
History
Dougherty was established in 1928 and named for Francis M. Dougherty.[2] A school was built in 1929.[2]
Geography
Dougherty is located on the high plains of the Llano Estacado in West Texas. It lies at an elevation of 3,077 ft (938 m).[1]
Education
It is within the Floydada Independent School District. The Dougherty Independent School District consolidated into the former on July 1, 1987.[3]
See also
References
- "Dougherty". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- William R. Hunt, "Dougherty TX (Floyd County)," Handbook of Texas Online, https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hld34, accessed November 11, 2012, Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
- "CONSOLIDATIONS, ANNEXATIONS AND NAME CHANGES FOR TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. 2018-09-10. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
External links
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dougherty
- Dougherty, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Public domain photos of West Texas and the Llano Estacado
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