Rachal, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rachal, Texas
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 Rachal, Texas
Location in Texas
Rachal, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brooks |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 361 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1344693 |
Rachal is a small place in south-central Brooks County, Texas, United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, unlike a city or town. In the year 2000, about 36 people lived in Rachal.
The Story of Rachal
Rachal was started in 1913. It got its name from E.R. Rachal. He was the very first tax assessor for Brooks County.
When Rachal was first established, it was quite small.
- In 1936, only 10 people lived there.
- There was just one business in the community.
Things started to grow over time.
- By 1945, the population had reached 40 people.
- A second business had also opened.
Since 1964, the number of people living in Rachal has stayed between 30 and 40. In 2000, there were 36 residents and a few businesses. This shows how the community has changed and developed through the years.
Where is Rachal?
Rachal is located in a handy spot. It's found near where two main roads meet. These roads are U.S. Highway 281 and FM 755. Rachal is about 21 miles (34 km) south of a town called Falfurrias.
Learning in Rachal
Students living in Rachal attend schools run by the Brooks County Independent School District.
