Esperanza, Hudspeth County, Texas facts for kids
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Esperanza, Texas
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 Esperanza, Hudspeth County, Texas
Location in Texas
Esperanza, Hudspeth County, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hudspeth |
| Elevation | 3,481 ft (1,061 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 75 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 915 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379734 |
Esperanza is a small, quiet place in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States. It's not a big city with its own government. Instead, it's an "unincorporated community". This means it's a group of homes and buildings that are not officially part of a city or town. Esperanza is located in the western part of Texas, about 21 miles (34 km) west of a town called Sierra Blanca. You can find it along Farm to Market Road 192.
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History of Esperanza
How Esperanza Got Its Name
The name "Esperanza" comes from a farm that was once in the area. In the Spanish language, "Esperanza" means "hope." So, this community was named after the idea of hope.
Early Days and Growth
In 1935, a post office opened in Esperanza. This was an important step for the small community. Bessie Greene McCoy was the very first postmaster, helping people send and receive mail.
Population Changes Over Time
In the 1930s, about 50 people lived in Esperanza. The community grew, and by the mid-1940s, its population reached 100 people. It stayed at this number for a while. However, in the 1960s, the population dropped to 75. It has remained around 75 people through the year 2000.
Community Life in the Past
By the late 1980s, Esperanza still had a school for its young residents. There were also several houses, showing that people continued to live and build their lives there.
See also
In Spanish: Esperanza (Texas) para niños
