Dumont, Texas facts for kids
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Dumont, Texas
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Dumont Baptist Church, October 2019
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 Dumont, Texas
Location in Texas
Dumont, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | King |
| Population
(2000 est.)
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| • Total | 85 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
79232
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1356437 |
Dumont is a small, unincorporated community located in King County, Texas, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Dumont is found in the far northwest part of King County, close to the border of Dickens County. In the year 2000, about 85 people lived there. This made Dumont the second-largest community in King County, which doesn't have many people living in it. The biggest community in the county is Guthrie.
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History of Dumont
Dumont was started in the late 1880s. It was named after the first postmaster of a nearby community called Paducah. By 1896, Dumont had about 50 residents and three churches.
Schools in Dumont
In 1914, schools from two nearby communities joined together. They formed the Dumont Independent School District #1. This school district stayed open until 1959. At that time, it combined with the schools in Guthrie.
Population Changes Over Time
Dumont has always been a small town. It served as a minor center for shipping and trade for several ranches in the area. The most people who ever lived in Dumont at one time was 105 residents in 1960. By 1980, the population had dropped to 95 people. In 1990, Dumont had three businesses and 85 residents. This number stayed the same through the 2000 Census.
Climate in Dumont
Dumont has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means the area is usually dry. It gets very little rain, but it's not a complete desert. On climate maps, this type of weather is shown as "BSk."
Education in Dumont
Students in Dumont attend schools that are part of the Guthrie Common School District.
