Dougherty, Floyd County, Texas facts for kids
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Dougherty, Texas
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Location in Texas
Dougherty, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Floyd |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Elevation | 3,077 ft (938 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 109 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 806 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1356209 |
Dougherty (once spelled Doughtery) is a small place in Floyd County, Texas, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
History of Dougherty
Dougherty was started in 1928. It was named after a person called Francis M. Dougherty. Just one year later, in 1929, a school was built there. This shows how quickly the community began to grow.
Geography of Dougherty
Dougherty is found on the high plains of the Llano Estacado. This is a large, flat area in West Texas. The community sits at an elevation of about 3,077 feet (938 meters) above sea level.
Education in Dougherty
Students in Dougherty attend schools within the Floydada Independent School District. An independent school district is a special local government area that runs public schools. The original Dougherty Independent School District joined with the Floydada district on July 1, 1987.
