Kildare, Texas facts for kids
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Kildare, Texas
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 Kildare, Texas
Location in Texas
Kildare, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cass |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 903 & 430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374370 |
Kildare is a small community in Cass County, Texas, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2000, about 49 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Kildare's Past
Kildare started as a small settlement because of the big sawmills nearby. In the early 1870s, it became a stop on the Texas and Pacific Railway. A post office opened in Kildare in 1874. It was named after one of the important people from the railroad.
Early Growth and Changes
By 1884, Kildare had two churches and about 200 people living there. A railway track, called the Kildare and Linden Railway, was built in 1890. This helped the Texas Pacific line reach Linden. That same year, Kildare's population grew a lot, reaching 500 residents! However, by 1900, the number dropped to 214.
Kildare as a Lumber Hub
The population stayed pretty steady until the late 1950s. By then, Kildare was an important place for shipping lumber. But the number of people living there kept going down. In 1964, only 125 residents remained, and the railroad station closed a decade later. At that time, Kildare had a gas station, a store, two churches, and a few houses spread out.
Recent Population Numbers
In 1990, Kildare had just one business and 49 residents. This number stayed the same in 2000. However, the population grew to 106 people by 2010.
Historic Places Nearby
The Whittaker Memorial Cemetery is located close to Kildare. Both this cemetery and the Masonic Lodge Hall and Baptist Church in the area have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
Where is Kildare Located?
Kildare is found where Farm to Market Roads 125 and 248 meet. These are special roads that connect farms and rural areas to markets. Kildare is about 8 mi (13 km) southeast of Linden. It's also about 12 mi (19 km) south of Atlanta, 40 mi (64 km) southwest of Texarkana, and 15 mi (24 km) northeast of Jefferson. All these towns are in the southeastern part of Cass County.
Education in Kildare
Kildare had its own school way back in 1884. Today, students in the area attend schools that are part of the Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District. This district helps make sure students get a good education.
Notable People from Kildare
- Cliff Bell, a player in the Negro baseball leagues.
- Shock Linwood, a running back for the Baylor University football team.
