Glazier, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Glazier, Texas
Unincorporated community Census designated place
Glazier, Texas Location in Texas Show map of Texas Glazier, Texas Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Hemphill
Elevation	2,628 ft (801 m)
Population  (2000 48)
• Total	60
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID	2805788

Glazier is a small place in Hemphill County, Texas, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a town that doesn't have its own local government, like a city would. It's also a "census designated place" (CDP), which is an area the government counts for population statistics.

Glazier is located where two main roads meet: U.S. Highway 60 and State Highway 305. It's northeast of Canadian, which is the main town in Hemphill County. People living in Glazier get their mail through the Canadian post office.

A Powerful Tornado

On April 9, 1947, a very powerful tornado hit Glazier. This storm destroyed almost every building in the town. Only one house and the town's jail were left standing. Sadly, 17 people lost their lives because of this tornado.

School Information

Students in Glazier attend schools that are part of the Canadian Independent School District.

Climate in Glazier

Glazier has a type of weather called a "semi-arid climate." This means it's usually dry, but not quite a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. On climate maps, this is often shown as "BSk."

Population Over Time

The number of people living in Glazier has changed over the years. In the year 2000, about 48 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 60 people.

Images for kids

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  Glazier around 1904–1918.