Guthrie, Texas facts for kids
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Guthrie, Texas
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The old King County Courthouse in Guthrie
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 Guthrie, Texas
Location in Texas
Guthrie, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | King |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,739 ft (530 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 151 |
| • Density | 84.8/sq mi (32.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79236
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-31640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1358533 |
Guthrie is a small community in King County, Texas. It's known as the county seat, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are. It is located in the northern part of Texas.
Guthrie is about 93 miles (150 km) east of Lubbock. It is also the main home for the famous Four Sixes Ranch. In 2020, about 151 people lived in Guthrie. This number was a little lower than the 160 people who lived there in 2010.
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History of Guthrie
How Guthrie Started
Guthrie's story began in 1883. A company called Louisville Land and Cattle Company bought a lot of land in what is now King County. The town was named after W.H. Guthrie, who was a part of that company.
In 1891, the town was officially planned out by Andrew Chester Tackitt. He was the son of Rev. Pleasant Tackitt, who built the very first house in Guthrie.
Becoming the County Seat
When King County was formed in 1891, the Louisville Land and Cattle Company wanted to create a new town called "Ashville" to be the county seat. But Andrew Chester Tackitt strongly disagreed. He worked hard to make Guthrie the county seat instead.
Tackitt's efforts paid off! Guthrie became the county seat. He was also chosen to be King County's first county judge. Later in 1891, the Guthrie post office opened, making it easier for people to send and receive mail.
Schools in Guthrie
In 1892, Tackitt and Charlie Bradford built Guthrie's first school. They brought lumber from a nearby town called Seymour. It was a small building with just one room.
A bigger school was built in 1895. However, the teacher still had to get school materials from schools in Seymour and Benjamin. In 1897, a store owner named John Gibson started selling school books in Guthrie. This helped the school become more independent.
Guthrie's Population Changes
In 1904, Guthrie had 101 residents. The town faced tough times during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. But its population stayed the same for a while. In 1950, it still had 101 residents.
In 1959, schools from nearby Dumont joined with Guthrie's schools. By 1963, the population of Guthrie had more than doubled to 210 people.
However, Guthrie's growth slowed down in the late 1960s. By 1970, the population dropped to 125. It then went up to 140 in 1980 and 160 in 1990. It stayed at 160 until the 2010 census.
Guthrie is a "company town." This means that most homes are not owned by private people. Instead, many residents live in houses provided by the 6666 (Four Sixes) or Pitchfork ranches, or by the school district.
Geography of Guthrie
Where is Guthrie?
Guthrie is located in the middle-western part of King County. It sits on the north side of the South Wichita River.
Two main roads pass through Guthrie. U.S. Route 82 goes through the western side of the community. U.S. Route 83 passes right through the center of Guthrie.
The Guthrie area covers about 4.61 square kilometers (1.78 square miles). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.06%, is covered by water.
Weather in Guthrie
Guthrie has a humid subtropical climate. This means it usually has hot, humid summers and mild winters. However, it is also very close to a cool semi-arid climate, which means it can sometimes be quite dry.
The lowest temperatures in Guthrie usually range from 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 15 to minus 12 degrees Celsius).
| Climate data for Guthrie, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1964–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 86 (30) |
95 (35) |
103 (39) |
109 (43) |
113 (45) |
119 (48) |
116 (47) |
114 (46) |
111 (44) |
107 (42) |
92 (33) |
89 (32) |
119 (48) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 56.6 (13.7) |
60.6 (15.9) |
69.5 (20.8) |
78.4 (25.8) |
86.4 (30.2) |
93.9 (34.4) |
97.6 (36.4) |
97.1 (36.2) |
88.9 (31.6) |
78.8 (26.0) |
66.7 (19.3) |
57.4 (14.1) |
77.7 (25.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 42.0 (5.6) |
45.4 (7.4) |
53.9 (12.2) |
62.4 (16.9) |
72.0 (22.2) |
80.6 (27.0) |
84.2 (29.0) |
83.3 (28.5) |
75.1 (23.9) |
63.8 (17.7) |
52.0 (11.1) |
43.1 (6.2) |
63.2 (17.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.4 (−2.6) |
30.3 (−0.9) |
38.4 (3.6) |
46.4 (8.0) |
57.7 (14.3) |
67.2 (19.6) |
70.7 (21.5) |
69.4 (20.8) |
61.4 (16.3) |
48.9 (9.4) |
37.3 (2.9) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
48.7 (9.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 0 (−18) |
−5 (−21) |
8 (−13) |
19 (−7) |
31 (−1) |
46 (8) |
56 (13) |
52 (11) |
34 (1) |
16 (−9) |
10 (−12) |
−10 (−23) |
−10 (−23) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.95 (24) |
1.19 (30) |
1.48 (38) |
2.04 (52) |
3.18 (81) |
3.28 (83) |
2.05 (52) |
2.83 (72) |
2.46 (62) |
2.00 (51) |
1.38 (35) |
0.97 (25) |
23.81 (605) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.8 (2.0) |
1.6 (4.1) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.4 (1.0) |
1.0 (2.5) |
4.0 (10) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.1 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 55.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
People of Guthrie
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Guthrie has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census reports:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 101 | — | |
| 1960 | 210 | 107.9% | |
| 1970 | 125 | −40.5% | |
| 1980 | 140 | 12.0% | |
| 1990 | 160 | 14.3% | |
| 2000 | 160 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 160 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 151 | −5.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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Who Lives in Guthrie?
The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different areas. This helps us understand the community better.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 141 | 93.38% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.66% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 1 | 0.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 5.3% |
| Total | 151 |
In 2020, there were 151 people living in Guthrie. These people lived in 63 different homes, and 50 of those homes were families.
Schools in Guthrie
Guthrie has its own school system called the Guthrie Common School District. This school district is often recognized as a good school system by the Texas Education Agency.
Famous People from Guthrie
- Max Williams was a basketball player and coach. He lived in Guthrie when he was a child.
Guthrie in Books
Author Mitch Cullin went to Guthrie School and graduated in 1986. Even though some of his early books were set in a different town, Cullin has said that his novels Whompyjawed and Branches were inspired by Guthrie.
See also
In Spanish: Guthrie (Texas) para niños
