Millersview, Texas facts for kids
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Millersview, Texas
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 Millersview, Texas
Location in Texas
Millersview, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Concho |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374959 |
Millersview is a small, unincorporated community located in Concho County, Texas, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a recognized place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official city government. According to records from the year 2000, about 75 people lived in Millersview. It's quite special because it's the only place in the entire United States with this name!
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History of Millersview
Millersview was named in honor of Edward D. Miller, who helped start the community along with Henry Barr. A post office was opened in the village in 1903 and served the community until the early 1990s.
Early Development
By 1908, county advertisements mentioned that Millersview had a windmill and a Woodmen of the World lodge. This lodge was a type of social and insurance organization. The community continued to grow. By 1914, Millersview had three churches, three general stores, a grocery store, a cotton gin (a machine that separates cotton fibers from their seeds), and a company that sold grain, hay, and animal feed. At this time, the population was around 160 people.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Millersview saw some ups and downs. By 1931, it was estimated to be 300 people. However, just two years later, in 1933, it dropped to 100. By 1939, it had increased again to 250. After that, the population generally decreased. One reason for this decline was a severe dry period known as the 1950s Texas drought. In 1963, Millersview still had its post office, four businesses, and five churches, with an estimated population of 175. Between 1970 and 2000, the population was recorded as 75.
Modern Day Millersview
Even though Millersview is not an official city, it still has a post office that serves the area. Its ZIP code is 76862.
Tornado Activity
Millersview has experienced a couple of small tornadoes. On May 7, 1995, an F0 tornado (the weakest type of tornado) hit the community. Another F0 tornado touched down briefly on May 30, 2012, but thankfully, it caused no damage.
Geography of Millersview
Millersview is located in Concho County, Texas. You can find it where two roads, Farm to Market Road 2134 and Farm to Market Road 765, meet. It's situated near the west fork of Mustang Creek. The community is about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Paint Rock and 43 miles (69 km) east of San Angelo.
Education in Millersview
The first school in the Millersview area was called the Mustang School, located on Mustang Creek.
School History
During the 1907–08 school year, the Millersview school had 92 students and two teachers. By 1940, the school had grown, with eight teachers teaching both elementary and high school classes. The high school section of the school closed after the 1957–1958 school year. In the following academic year, four teachers taught only the elementary classes. The school remained open in 1963. However, by 1989, the Millersview school had closed completely.
Current Education
Today, students from the Millersview community attend school in Eden. The area is served by the Paint Rock Independent School District.
