Roaring Springs, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roaring Springs, Texas
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Downtown Roaring Springs, November 2016
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Location of Roaring Springs, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Motley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,507 ft (764 m) |
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| • Total | 217 |
| • Density | 204.7/sq mi (78.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79256
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-62528 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1366557 |
Roaring Springs is a small town located in Motley County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 217 people lived there.
This area was once a popular campground for Native American tribes. It was especially known for its very pure water. The town got its name "Roaring Springs" in 1913. This was when a railroad, the Quanah, Acme and Pacific Railway, started serving the community. A train station was built and used for passengers and goods until 1971. The town bought the old station the next year.
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Geography of Roaring Springs
Roaring Springs is found at coordinates 33.900716 degrees North and 100.857640 degrees West. The town covers about 1.1 square miles (2.75 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
People of Roaring Springs
Population in 2020
In 2020, the town of Roaring Springs had 217 people living in 108 households. About 58 of these households were families.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (Not Hispanic) | 190 | 87.56% |
| Some Other Race (Not Hispanic) | 1 | 0.46% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (Not Hispanic) | 11 | 5.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 6.91% |
| Total | 217 |
Education
Students in Roaring Springs attend schools that are part of the Motley County Independent School District.
Images for kids
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Travelers Inn Bed and Breakfast, March 2011
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Windmill Cafe in Roaring Springs, March 2011
See also
In Spanish: Roaring Springs (Texas) para niños
