Coldwater, Dallam County, Texas facts for kids
For other places named Coldwater in Texas, see Coldwater, Texas.
Quick facts for kids
Coldwater, Texas
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 Coldwater, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallam |
| Elevation | 4,183 ft (1,275 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 53 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
79022
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1381678 |
Coldwater is a small, quiet place in Dallam County, Texas, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county. In the year 2000, only 53 people lived there.
A Look Back: Coldwater's History
Coldwater was once a very small community. In 1947, it had just one store and a few scattered houses. Mail for the people living there was delivered from the nearby city of Dalhart.
Around 1950, the community started to get smaller. Over the years, fewer people lived there. By 2000, its population was 53, showing how much it had changed.
Where is Coldwater? Geography Facts
Coldwater is located in the northern part of Dallam County. It is close to a stream called Coldwater Creek. You can find it along Farm to Market Road 296. This type of road helps connect farms and rural areas to bigger towns.
The community is about three miles west of U.S. Route 385. It is also about 29 miles (47 km) east of Texline. Coldwater is just three miles south of the border with the Oklahoma Panhandle.
Learning in Coldwater: Education
In the 1950s, the school in Coldwater joined with other schools in the county. This school became an important meeting place for local farmers and ranchers. It was a community center where people could gather.
Today, students from Coldwater attend schools in the Texline Independent School District. This district provides education for children in the area.
