Clyde, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Clyde, Texas
City
Location of Clyde, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Callahan
Area
• Total	3.28 sq mi (8.50 km2)
• Land	3.28 sq mi (8.50 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	2,008 ft (612 m)
Population
• Total	4,157
• Density	1,267.4/sq mi (489.1/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	79510
Area code(s)	325
FIPS code	48-15676
GNIS feature ID	2409491

Clyde is a city located in Callahan County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,811 people lived there. It is part of the larger Abilene area. By 2023, the population of Clyde had grown to 4,157 people.

Geography

Clyde is in the northwestern part of Callahan County. Interstate 20, a major highway, goes through the northern side of the city. This highway leads east about 6 miles (10 km) to Baird, which is the main town of the county. Going west on Interstate 20, it's about 14 miles (23 km) to Abilene.

The city covers a total area of about 3.28 square miles (8.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.

History

Early Settlers

The first people to settle in Clyde arrived around 1876. A man named Mr. Shephard built the very first log cabin home around this time. Many other settlers soon followed him. One of the first settlers was R. J. Estes, who traveled all the way from Fort Worth.

When Mr. Estes and his wife first arrived, they only planned to rest. But they quickly decided to stay. They left their belongings under a tree and went to get more items for their new home. When they returned a few months later, everything they had left was still there, untouched.

The Railroad and Growth

The railroad played a very important role in Clyde's early days. It started with just a boxcar, which is like a train car used for storage. Later, a proper train station was built. With the railroad came more settlers, more homes, and more jobs. Soon, the growing community needed a school for the children.

How Clyde Got Its Name

No one is completely sure how the name "Clyde" came about. Many people believe it was named after a crew foreman who worked for the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The company had a tent where employees could get supplies. Workers would say, "Let's go up to Clyde's," referring to the supply tent, not a town. Eventually, the railroad company started calling their boxcar location "Clyde."

First Post Office

The first post office in Clyde opened soon after the railroad arrived. Jesse L. Miller was appointed as the first postmaster on June 27, 1881.

Demographics

A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. It happens every ten years. Here's how Clyde's population has grown over time:

2020 Census Information

According to the 2020 United States census, there were 3,811 people living in Clyde. These people made up 1,255 households, and 904 of these were families.

Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Clyde in 2020:

Education

The schools in Clyde are part of the Clyde Consolidated Independent School District. The city is home to the Clyde High School Bulldogs.

• In 2008, the high school football team won their first district championship in over 50 years.
• In 2017, the marching band made it to the state UIL marching contest.
• In 2019, the marching band again reached the state contest, showing their continued success.

See also

In Spanish: Clyde (Texas) para niños