Barstow, Texas facts for kids
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Barstow, Texas
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Aerial view of Barstow
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Ward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,566 ft (782 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 265 |
| • Density | 403.7/sq mi (155.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79719
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| Area code(s) | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-05720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1351550 |
Barstow is a small city in Ward County, Texas, United States. In 2020, 265 people lived there.
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History of Barstow
Barstow was started in 1892 by George E. Barstow. He was a top expert in irrigation, which is a way to supply water to land or crops. In the same year, Barstow became the first main town, or county seat, of Ward County.
A courthouse was built in Barstow the next year. By 1900, the city's population grew to over 1,000 people. This was thanks to Mr. Barstow's efforts to get more people to move there.
Farming and Challenges
Irrigation worked so well that Barstow won a Silver Medal for its grapes at the 1904 World's Fair. But that same year, a big problem hit fruit and vegetable farming when the Pecos River Dam broke.
After the dam broke, there were many dry periods, called droughts. By 1918, it became impossible to farm in the area. The population dropped a lot. In 1910, there were 1,219 people, but by 1930, only 468 people lived in Barstow.
Geography of Barstow
Barstow is located at 31°27′45″N 103°23′44″W / 31.46250°N 103.39556°W. This means it is in the western part of Texas.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers about 0.7 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Barstow
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According to the 2020 United States census, there were 265 people living in Barstow. There were 140 households and 88 families in the city at that time.
Education in Barstow
The schools in Barstow are part of the Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Barstow (Texas) para niños
