Afton, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Afton, Texas
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Patton Springs School
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 Afton, Texas
Location in Texas
Afton, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Dickens |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Established | 1893 |
| Elevation | 2,536 ft (773 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79220
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| Area code | 806 |
Afton is a small, unincorporated community located in northern Dickens County, Texas, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government. It's a quiet spot in the big state of Texas.
Afton's History
Afton began its story as a community in 1893. Back then, it had a post office and was known by a different name: Beckton. In 1900, the community's name was changed to Afton. This new name came from a famous poem called Sweet Afton by the Scottish poet Robert Burns.
Learning in Afton
Students living in and around Afton attend schools managed by the Patton Springs Independent School District. This school district helps make sure that young people in the area get a good education. The Patton Springs School is an important part of the community.
Famous People from Afton
Afton is connected to at least one famous person. Country music singer Trent Willmon grew up on a ranch very close to Afton.
