Klondike, Dawson County, Texas facts for kids
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Klondike, Texas
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 Klondike, Dawson County, Texas
Location in Texas
Klondike, Dawson County, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dawson |
| Elevation | 2,884 ft (879 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 806 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378529 |
Klondike is a small place in Dawson County, Texas, United States. It used to be called Klondyke. This community is not officially part of a city or town.
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Klondike: A Small Texas Community
Klondike is known as an "unincorporated inhabited place." This means it's a community where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the larger Dawson County government.
Where is Klondike Located?
You can find Klondike in the state of Texas. It's about 15 miles (24 kilometers) south of Lamesa. Lamesa is the main city and the "county seat" of Dawson County. This means Lamesa is where the county's government offices are located.
How High Up is Klondike?
Klondike is quite high above sea level. Its elevation is 2,884 feet (879 meters). This is like being almost half a mile up in the air!
The Name Change
The community's name changed from Klondyke to Klondike. This often happens with place names over time. It might be for simpler spelling or other reasons.
