Gordon, Texas facts for kids
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Gordon, Texas
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Location of Gordon, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Palo Pinto |
| Established | 1881 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
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| • Total | 470 |
| • Density | 485/sq mi (187.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76453
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-30272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410623 |
Gordon is a small city in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States. It is located in the state of Texas. In 2020, about 470 people lived there. Gordon is a quiet place with a history tied to the railroad.
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Where is Gordon?
Gordon is located in Texas. The city covers about 1 square mile (2.5 square kilometers) of land. There is no water within the city limits.
Gordon's Story
Gordon's story began in 1864. Back then, a community called Hampton, Texas was founded nearby. The city of Gordon itself was planned in 1874. It was created by the Texas and Pacific Railway. They named the new town "Gordon" after the engineer who surveyed the land.
The railroad tracks were built through the area in 1880. The next year, Hampton moved to be closer to the railroad. The first classes at the Gordon School were held in 1882. The post office opened on October 17, 1883. Robert Rogan was the first postmaster.
Gordon High School was built in 1887. By 1889, Gordon had grown quite a bit. It had five general stores, three drug stores, and three hotels. There were also three cotton gins. About 300 people lived in Gordon at that time.
By 1901, Gordon had telephone service. The city got its own power plant in 1912. In 1920, the community had grown to 1,000 residents. However, the Great Depression caused a lot of hardship. By 1960, fewer than 500 people lived in Gordon. The city has continued to be a center for local ranching and oil production. In 2000, 451 people lived in Gordon.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 378 | — | |
| 1910 | 609 | — | |
| 1930 | 510 | — | |
| 1940 | 532 | 4.3% | |
| 1950 | 404 | −24.1% | |
| 1960 | 349 | −13.6% | |
| 1970 | 457 | 30.9% | |
| 1980 | 516 | 12.9% | |
| 1990 | 465 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 451 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 478 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 470 | −1.7% | |
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The population of Gordon has changed over the years.
- In 1890, there were 378 people.
- By 1910, the population grew to 609.
- In 1920, it reached 1,000 people.
- The population dropped to 349 by 1960.
- In 2020, the population was 470 people.
Education
The City of Gordon is served by the Gordon Independent School District. This district provides education for students in the area.
Famous People from Gordon
Gordon has been home to a few notable people:
- Pat Caraway was a Major League Baseball player.
- Bob Richards was a former Olympic athlete. He was also a conservative political figure.
- Thurman Tucker was also a Major League Baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Gordon (Texas) para niños
