Tankersley, Texas facts for kids
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Tankersley
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 Tankersley, Texas
Location in Texas
Tankersley, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Tom Green |
| Elevation | 2,011 ft (613 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | Area code 325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1369595 |
Tankersley, also known as Tankersly and MacGrath, is a small place in west-central Tom Green County, Texas, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it's a settlement that isn't officially part of a city or town. Tankersley is located along a main road called U.S. Route 67, another road named Farm to Market Road 2335, and a BNSF Railway train line.
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History of Tankersley
How Tankersley Got Its Name
Tankersley was named after Richard Franklin Tankersly. He was the person who generously gave the land for the community to be built.
Post Office and Population Changes
A post office opened in Tankersley in 1910. It served the community for many years before closing its doors in 1963.
The number of people living in Tankersley has changed over time. In 1946, the community had 75 residents. However, by 1953, the population went down to 20 people. It stayed at about 20 residents in 1990.
Important Places in Tankersley
By 1980, Tankersley still had some important places. These included a school, a cemetery, and the West Texas Boys Ranch. The West Texas Boys Ranch is a special place that helps young boys.
In 2003, a small plane, a Cessna Caravan belonging to FedEx, had an accident on land that was part of the West Texas Boys Ranch.
Education in Tankersley
Local School Districts
Children who live in Tankersley attend schools within the San Angelo Independent School District. This district provides public education for the area.
Students are assigned to specific schools based on where they live. They go to Lamar Elementary School for younger grades, Glenn Middle School for middle school, and Central High School for high school.
Historical Schools in the Area
In 1933, there was a school in Tankersley that had 83 students and three teachers. This shows that education was important in the community even then.
The school was even shown on the county highway map in 1936. Later, in the 1980s, a school called Tankersly–Twin Mountain School was still operating in the area.
West Texas Boys Ranch Education
Children living at the West Texas Boys Ranch attend schools in a different district. They are enrolled in the Irion County Independent School District.
Images for kids
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A road sign welcoming visitors to Tankersley, Texas.
