Eden, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eden, Texas
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Eden City Hall
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Location in Concho County
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 Eden, Texas
Location in Texas
Eden, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Concho |
| Incorporated | February 4, 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.38 sq mi (6.16 km2) |
| • Land | 2.38 sq mi (6.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,051 ft (625 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,100 |
| • Density | 462/sq mi (179/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76837
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-22552 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410398 |
Eden is a city in Concho County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 1,100 people lived there.
Eden is a small town that serves as a trading center. Farmers and ranchers from the area come here to buy and sell their goods.
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History of Eden
The first families to settle in the area were Harvey and Louisa McCarty. Later, around 1881, Frederick Ede and his family moved there.
In 1882, Frederick Ede gave 40 acres of his land. This land was used to create a town square and build the town. The next year, a post office was opened. It was named "Eden" after Frederick Ede's last name.
A school was built in 1885, helping the town grow.
By 1890, Eden had more than 100 people. It had a general store, a jeweler, and a saloon. There was also a Baptist church, which started in 1886. A local newspaper, The Eden Echo, began in 1906. A bank also opened that year. Telephone service arrived around 1907. A public well and windmill were set up in 1908.
Eden officially became a city on February 4, 1911. In the same year, a railway line was finished. This line connected Eden to Lometa, about 98 miles away.
By 1914, Eden had grown quite a bit. It had two general stores, two hotels, and two cotton gins. There were also two lumber companies and two hardware stores. The town had both a Baptist and a Methodist church. The population reached 600 people.
The Eden Independent School District was created in 1920. Electricity came to Eden in 1925, making life easier for everyone.
After 1925, Eden became an important place for trading mohair and wool. This happened because more sheep were raised in the area. Local ranchers also started raising cattle and goats. They even raised special horses called polo ponies for markets in the eastern United States.
In 1961, a special F-105 fighter-bomber was named "Kordel-Eden". It was named after a town in Germany and Eden, Texas. This was because the pilot who flew it was from Eden.
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Geography and Climate
Eden covers about 2.4 square miles of land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its city limits.
Weather in Eden
The weather in Eden is usually warm. Summers are hot and humid. Winters are generally mild, meaning not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 593 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,194 | 101.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,603 | 34.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,993 | 24.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,486 | −25.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,291 | −13.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,294 | 0.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,567 | 21.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,561 | 63.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,766 | 8.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,100 | −60.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,543 | −44.2% | |
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In 2020, Eden had 1,100 residents. There were 352 households and 223 families living in the city. The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds.
Education in Eden
The Eden Consolidated Independent School District serves the city of Eden. This school district includes Eden Elementary School and Eden High School. Both schools are located right in the city.
Important Services
The United States Postal Service has a post office in Eden. This is where people send and receive mail.
Eden also has the Eden Detention Center. This facility holds federal prisoners who are waiting to be sent back to their home countries. The center has many staff members and can hold over 1,500 people.
The Concho County Hospital is in Eden. It is a small hospital with 16 beds. It has an emergency room and four doctors who work there.
Famous People from Eden
- Gwinn Henry: A well-known football player and coach.
- James Earl Rudder: A US Army general who later became the president of Texas A&M University.
Images for kids
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James Earl Rudder Memorial Park
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Welcome sign
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Eden Detention Center
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Gazebo in James Earl Rudder Park
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The "Garden of Eden" green space and nature trails in Eden
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Don Freeman Memorial Museum
See also
In Spanish: Eden (Texas) para niños
