Fieldton, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fieldton, Texas
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Fieldton cotton gin, constructed in 1931, now abandoned.
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 Fieldton, Texas
Location in Texas
Fieldton, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Lamb |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Established | 1924 |
| Elevation | 3,579 ft (1,091 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 126 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79326
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| Area code | 806 |
Fieldton is a small, quiet place in Lamb County, Texas, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own city government like a big city does. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Fieldton has its own post office, and its special mail code is 79326.
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Where is Fieldton Located?
Fieldton is found on the high plains of the Llano Estacado. This is a large, flat area in eastern Lamb County. You can find Fieldton where two roads meet: Farm to Market Road 37 and Farm to Market Road 1072.
Nearby Natural Features
The community is just north of a place called Blackwater Draw. This is a dry creek bed that usually doesn't have water. It's a branch of the Double Mountain Fork Brazos River.
Distance to Other Towns
Fieldton is about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Littlefield. It's also about 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Olton. If you want to visit a bigger city, Lubbock is about 38 miles (61 km) northwest.
Quick Facts About Fieldton
Fieldton sits at an elevation of 3,579 feet (1,091 meters) above sea level. In the year 2000, the community had a population of 126 people.
