Goldsboro, Texas facts for kids
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Goldsboro, Texas
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 Goldsboro, Texas
Location in Texas
Goldsboro, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| Elevation | 1,942 ft (592 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378365 |
Goldsboro is a small, unincorporated community located in Coleman County, Texas, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In the year 2000, about 30 people lived there.
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History of Goldsboro
Goldsboro was founded around 1910 or 1911. It was started because of the Pecos Valley and Northern Texas Railway. The community got its name "Goldsboro" because of the shiny, gold-colored stones found in the nearby hills.
By 1940, Goldsboro had about 100 people living there. There were also two businesses serving the community. However, the number of people living in Goldsboro later decreased. Between 1980 and 2000, the population dropped to about 30 residents.
On March 14, 1982, a strong tornado, called an F3 tornado, hit Goldsboro. This storm caused a lot of damage in the area. For example, one house was mostly destroyed. The tornado also knocked down an oil rig.
Where is Goldsboro?
Goldsboro is located in the northwestern part of Coleman County, Texas. You can find it along U.S. Highway 84.
Education in Goldsboro
Students in Goldsboro attend schools that are part of the Coleman Independent School District. This district provides public education for the area.
Notable People from Goldsboro
- Frances Daisy Emery Allen was a pioneering doctor. She moved her medical practice to Goldsboro in 1910. Her daughter, Sheila, was born in Goldsboro.
