Clarendon, Texas facts for kids
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Clarendon, Texas
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Clarendon welcome sign on U.S. Highway 287
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Location of Clarendon, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Donley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.01 sq mi (7.79 km2) |
| • Land | 2.90 sq mi (7.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,743 ft (836 m) |
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| • Total | 1,877 |
| • Density | 623.6/sq mi (240.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79226
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-15112 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409467 |
Clarendon is a city in Donley County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,877 at the 2020 census. The county seat of Donley County, Clarendon is located on U.S. Highway 287 in the Texas Panhandle, 60 miles (97 km) east of Amarillo.
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History
Clarendon, established in 1878, was one of the three original Panhandle settlements, the other two being Mobeetie and Tascosa. Clarendon was relocated after its original location was bypassed by the Fort Worth and Denver Railway.
The town founder was a Methodist clergyman, L.H. Carhart, who envisioned a "sobriety settlement" in contrast to typical boomtowns of that era. Clarendon acquired the sobriquet "Saints Roost" from local cowboys, hence the unusual name of the Clarendon museum, the Saints' Roost Museum.
The town was hit by two tornadoes simultaneously on March 13, 2021. The first tornado caused minor damage west of town before strengthening and causing EF2 damage on the north side of town. The other tornado damaged several homes and sheds in the town at EF0 strength.
Geography
Clarendon is located southwest of the center of Donley County. U.S. Highway 287 passes through the city, leading west 60 miles (97 km) to Amarillo and southeast 57 miles (92 km) to Childress. Texas State Highway 70 leads north 17 miles (27 km) to Interstate 40 and south 42 miles (68 km) to Turkey.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2), of which 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), or 3.49%, is covered by water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 949 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,946 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,456 | 26.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,756 | 12.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,431 | −11.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,577 | 6.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,172 | −15.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,974 | −9.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,220 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,067 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,974 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,026 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,877 | −7.4% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,381 | 73.57% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 160 | 8.52% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 14 | 0.75% |
| Asian (NH) | 8 | 0.43% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 4 | 0.21% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 86 | 4.58% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 223 | 11.88% |
| Total | 1,877 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,877 people, 705 households, and 404 families residing in the city.
Education
Clarendon is served by the Clarendon Consolidated Independent School District. The school colors are maroon, white, and black. The school mascot is the Bronco.
Clarendon is home to Clarendon College (established 1898), the oldest center of higher education in the Texas Panhandle. It was originally affiliated with the Methodist Church. The college is located off Highway 287 in north Clarendon. The mascot is the bulldog. The colors are green and white.
See also
In Spanish: Clarendon (Texas) para niños
