Bailey, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bailey, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Fannin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 220 |
| • Density | 550/sq mi (214/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75413
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-05264 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409769 |
Bailey is a small city in Fannin County, located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, about 220 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than the 289 people counted in 2010.
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History of Bailey
The city of Bailey started in the late 1850s. Farmers moved to this area because the soil was very rich. They mostly grew cotton and corn.
Two important people, Dr. Josiah S. Bailey and Dr. A. J. Ray, both owned land where the town was growing. They both wanted the town to be named after them. The argument ended in 1885. The St. Louis Southwestern Railway decided to use the land that Dr. Bailey had given for their train tracks. That's how the town got its name, Bailey!
Where is Bailey Located?
Bailey is in the southern part of Fannin County. Texas State Highway 11 goes right through the city. If you go northwest on this highway, you'll reach Whitewright in about 15 miles. If you go southeast, you'll get to Wolfe City in about 7 miles.
Another road, Texas State Highway 78, crosses Highway 11 just south of Bailey's center. This highway goes north about 10 miles to Bonham, which is the main city in Fannin County. It also goes southwest about 6 miles to Leonard.
The United States Census Bureau says that Bailey covers a total area of about 1.03 square kilometers (0.40 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Bailey
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 223 | — | |
| 1950 | 198 | −11.2% | |
| 1960 | 176 | −11.1% | |
| 1970 | 197 | 11.9% | |
| 1980 | 185 | −6.1% | |
| 1990 | 187 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 213 | 13.9% | |
| 2010 | 289 | 35.7% | |
| 2020 | 220 | −23.9% | |
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The population of Bailey has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 213 people living in the city. The average age of people in Bailey was 33 years old.
Education in Bailey
Students in Bailey attend schools that are part of the Bonham Independent School District.
Famous People from Bailey
Some notable people have come from Bailey, Texas:
- Ruby Allmond – a talented singer and songwriter.
- Jim Battle – a baseball player who played in Major League Baseball.
- Roy Leslie – another baseball player who played in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Bailey (Texas) para niños
