Dunn, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dunn
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Scurry
Elevation	2,218 ft (676 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	79526
GNIS feature ID	1334795

Dunn is a small place in Texas that doesn't have its own city government. It's called an unincorporated community. Dunn is located in the southern part of Scurry County, Texas, in the United States. You can find it along State Highway 208, just south of Snyder. Long ago, Dunn even had its own post office.

History of Dunn

Dunn has an interesting past, marked by a special historical sign. This sign tells us how the community began.

Dunn: Started as change station for teams hauling goods north after T. & P. Railway reached Colorado City in 1881. Freighters camped here beside creek. A blacksmith shop and store were started to supply them. In time a town developed. Mail was dropped at home of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Dunn. Post office, granted 1890, was given their name; Mr. Dunn was first postmaster. In 1890, the first school was built. A well, windmill and trough were added for travelers and town. Because it was in middle of the road, well was covered when highway was paved in 1938. (1966).

Early Days as a Change Station

Dunn started as a "change station" in 1881. This was a place where teams of horses or oxen, pulling wagons full of goods, could stop. They would rest, and sometimes the animals would be swapped out for fresh ones. This became important after the T. & P. Railway reached Colorado City.

Growth of the Community

People who transported goods, called freighters, often camped by the creek in Dunn. Soon, a blacksmith shop opened to fix tools and wagons. A store also started, selling supplies to the travelers. Over time, more people settled here, and a small town began to grow.

Post Office and School

Mail for the area was first dropped off at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Dunn. In 1890, an official post office was opened and named "Dunn" after them. Mr. Dunn became the first postmaster. That same year, the first school was built, showing the community was growing.

The Famous Well

To help travelers and the town, a well was dug. A windmill pumped water into a trough for people and animals. This well was so important that it was in the middle of the road. When the highway was paved in 1938, the well had to be covered up.

Climate in Dunn

Dunn has a type of climate known as a semiarid steppe. This means it's a dry area, but not quite a full desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.

Understanding the Climate Type

The Köppen Climate Classification system helps scientists describe climates around the world. For Dunn, the climate type is BSk. This stands for a "Tropical and Subtropical Steppe Climate." It means the area is usually warm or hot, but it doesn't get enough rain to be a lush, green place.

Weather Details

The weather in Dunn changes throughout the year. Here's a look at the average temperatures and rainfall: