Enochs, Texas facts for kids
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Enochs, Texas
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 Enochs, Texas
Location in Texas
Enochs, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bailey |
| Elevation | 3,790 ft (1,160 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 806 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1357053 |
Enochs is a small place in Texas, USA, that isn't officially a town or city. It's called an unincorporated community. Enochs is located in Bailey County.
In the year 2000, about 80 people lived there. Enochs even has its own post office, with the ZIP code 79324.
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A Look Back: The History of Enochs
Enochs started growing in the early 1920s. It became a place where people could trade goods. In 1940, it was at its busiest, with about 250 people living there. There were five businesses open then.
By 1980, the number of people living in Enochs went down to 164. It stayed around that number in 1990. In 2000, Enochs had 80 residents and three businesses.
Where is Enochs? The Geography
Enochs is located in the southern part of Bailey County. You can find it where two roads meet: State Highway 214 and FM 54.
It's about three miles north of the Cochran County border. Enochs is also 12 miles south of a place called Needmore. It's about 25 miles (40 km) west of Littlefield and 63 miles (101 km) northwest of Lubbock.
Weather in Enochs: Climate
Enochs has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a complete desert. On climate maps, this is often shown as "BSk."
Learning in Enochs: Education
Kids living in Enochs go to public schools managed by the Sudan Independent School District.
