Callaghan, Texas facts for kids
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Callaghan, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| Established | 1881 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Population
(1990)
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| • Total | <100 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| Zip Code |
78045
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| Area code(s) | +1-956 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378085 |
| Nearest Airports: Laredo: Laredo International Airport (KLRD) (LRD) Nuevo Laredo: Quetzalcoatl International Airport (MMNL) (NLD) | |
Callaghan is a small ranching community located in Webb County, Texas, in the United States. It was started in 1881. The community got its name from a nearby ranch owned by Charles Callaghan. Later, Joe B. Finley owned the ranch.
History of Callaghan
Long ago, Callaghan was an important place for shipping cattle. It was a stop on the International and Great Northern Railroad. This railroad helped move cattle from ranches to other places. Today, Callaghan is still a ranching community. It even has its own small airport, the Callaghan Ranch Airport.
Where is Callaghan?
Callaghan is located in southern Texas. It is about fourteen miles north of a larger city called Laredo. The exact location is 27°52′28″N 99°23′54″W / 27.87444°N 99.39833°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map, helping people find it.
Learning in Callaghan
Students living in Callaghan attend schools run by the United Independent School District. This school district is based in Laredo. It provides education for children and teens in the area.
