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Three Way, Texas
Three Way, Texas is located in Texas
Three Way, Texas
Three Way, Texas
Location in Texas
Three Way, Texas is located in the United States
Three Way, Texas
Three Way, Texas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Texas
County Erath
Elevation
1,230 ft (370 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (CDT)
Area code(s) 254
GNIS feature ID 2034963

Three Way is a small place in Erath County, Texas, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.

What is Three Way?

Three Way is a small community located in the state of Texas. It's not a big city or a formally organized town. Think of it as a neighborhood or a small collection of houses and buildings.

Where is Three Way Located?

This community is found in Erath County. Erath County is in the central part of Texas. Three Way is about 1,230 feet (375 meters) above sea level. This elevation means it's a bit higher up than some other places.

Understanding Unincorporated Communities

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city hall or mayor. It doesn't have its own police department or fire department that is separate from the county. Instead, the county government takes care of services like roads, law enforcement, and other public needs for these areas. Many small places in the United States are unincorporated communities.

Life in Three Way

Life in a small, unincorporated community like Three Way is often quiet. People might know their neighbors well. Daily life would involve traveling to nearby towns for bigger stores or schools.

Local Services

Since Three Way doesn't have its own city government, services come from Erath County. This includes things like road maintenance and public safety. People living here would use county services for their needs.

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