Anton, Texas facts for kids
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Anton, Texas
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Boothe Elevators and BNSF Railway in Anton
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Location in Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Hockley |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Established | 1924 |
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| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,389 ft (1,033 m) |
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| • Total | 907 |
| • Density | 1,163/sq mi (449.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79313
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| Area code | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-03540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1351209 |
Anton is a small city located in Hockley County, Texas, United States. It's a place where about 900 people live, according to the 2020 census. The city is known for its quiet, flat surroundings and its connection to Texas history.
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History of Anton
Anton was started in 1924. It was built on land that used to be part of a large ranch called the Spade Ranch. The owner of the ranch, William Leonard Ellwood, worked with a company to plan the town.
The town was named after J.F. Anton. He was an important person who worked for the Santa Fe railroad.
The Youngest Mayor
Anton's first mayor was Paul Grover Whitfield. He was born in 1908, so when he became mayor in 1924, he was only 16 or 17 years old! He told everyone he was 18 so he could take the job. This makes him the youngest mayor ever in Texas, and his record still stands today. It's not clear if he was elected or if he just volunteered. Back then, people often made agreements with a handshake, so official identification wasn't always needed.
Geography of Anton
Anton is located in a very flat area of Texas called the High Plains. This area is part of the Llano Estacado. Just west of Anton, there's a dry riverbed called Yellow House Draw.
Getting Around Anton
Anton is easy to reach because it's at the crossing of a major road, U.S. Route 84, and two smaller roads, Farm to Market Roads 168 and 597. U.S. Route 84 goes southeast to Lubbock and northwest to Littlefield. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway also runs through the western part of the town.
The city covers about 2 square kilometers (or 0.78 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population of Anton
Anton's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| 1940 | 548 | — | |
| 1950 | 934 | 70.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,068 | 14.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,034 | −3.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,180 | 14.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,212 | 2.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,200 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,126 | −6.2% | |
| 2020 | 907 | −19.4% | |
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 907 people living in Anton. These people lived in 434 households, and 272 of those were families. The community is made up of people from different backgrounds, including White, Black or African American, Native American, and Hispanic or Latino residents.
Education in Anton
Students in Anton attend schools run by the Anton Independent School District. The local high school is Anton High School, and their sports teams are known as the Bulldogs.
See also
In Spanish: Anton (Texas) para niños
