Posey, Texas facts for kids
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Posey, Texas
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 Posey, Texas
Location in Texas
Posey, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Lubbock |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Established | 1936 |
| Founded by | James B. Posey |
| Elevation | 3,146 ft (959 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 125 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79364
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| Area code | 806 |
Posey is a small community in Lubbock County, Texas, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. In the year 2000, about 125 people lived there. Posey is part of the larger area around the city of Lubbock.
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History of Posey
The community of Posey was named after the family of Walter Samson Posey. His family gave land to help build the ATKC Railroad. Posey was officially started in 1936. At that time, it had 25 people living there and three businesses.
By 1941, Posey had grown quite a bit. The population increased to 70 residents. The community also had a church, a grain elevator, and two businesses. Over the years, the number of people living in Posey changed. From 1952 to 1973, about 120 people lived there. This number went up to 125 from 1974 to 2000. By 2010, the population had grown even more, to 225 people.
Where is Posey?
Posey is located in southeastern Lubbock County, Texas. It is right along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway train tracks. You can also find it on U.S. Route 84.
The community is about 11 miles (18 km) southeast of the city of Lubbock. It is also about 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Slaton.
Learning in Posey
In 1941, Posey had its very own school for local children. However, in the 1960s, the school joined with the Slaton Independent School District. This means students from Posey now attend schools in the Slaton district.
Famous People from Posey
- Eddie Dean, a well-known Western singer and actor, was born in Posey. He became famous for his music and movies.
Images for kids
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Immanuel Lutheran Church in Posey, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
