Lingleville, Texas facts for kids
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Lingleville is a small, unincorporated community located in Erath County, Texas, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population. Lingleville is found about ten miles west of Stephenville, right where FMs 8 and 219 meet.
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The Story of Lingleville
The history of Lingleville began in 1884. That year, a man named R. P. Campbell opened a grocery store. He set up his store right in his own home. This first settlement was in a low area, or "hollow," near where the community stands today.
How Lingleville Got Its Name
Before it was called Lingleville, the community had a different name: Needmore. This name was used before a post office was even built there. Later, the community was renamed to honor John Lingle. He was an important early settler who moved to the area in 1874.
Population Changes Over Time
Lingleville has seen its population change throughout the years. In 1940, the community was home to about 200 people. It also had a post office and four different businesses. By the years 1980 through 2000, the population was reported to be around 100 residents.
Who Lives in Lingleville?
The population of Lingleville is counted by the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2020, the community had 166 residents. This information helps us understand how many people live in the area.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 166 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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Learning in Lingleville
Students in the Lingleville area attend schools within the Lingleville Independent School District. This school district serves all the young people living in the community. The district is also home to the Lingleville High School Cardinals. The Cardinals are the school's sports teams and mascot.
Famous People from Lingleville
One notable person from Lingleville is Ulane Bonnel. She was born Ulane Zeeck. Ulane Bonnel became a well-known naval historian. A naval historian studies the history of navies and sea warfare.
Lingleville's Weather
The weather in Lingleville is known for its relatively high temperatures. It also gets rain fairly evenly throughout the year. The climate is described as "humid subtropical." This means it has warm, humid summers and mild winters. The Köppen Climate System uses the abbreviation Cfa to describe this type of weather.
