Valentine, Texas facts for kids
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Valentine, Texas
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Location of Valentine, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jeff Davis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,436 ft (1,352 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 148.97/sq mi (57.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79854
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| Area code(s) | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-74648 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413416 |
Valentine is a small town in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States. In 2020, its population was 73 people.
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About Valentine, Texas
Valentine is the only official town in Jeff Davis County. It was founded on February 14, 1882, by workers building the Southern Pacific Railroad. This is how the town got its name, as it was Valentine's Day.
The U.S. Postal Service in Valentine is special. Every year, people send their Valentine's Day cards there. The post office then puts a special "Valentine's Day" stamp on them before sending them to their final destination.
Prada Marfa Art Installation
A famous art display called Prada Marfa was built near Valentine in 2005. It looks like a Prada store, but it's actually a permanent art sculpture. It is located about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of Valentine on U.S. Route 90. A local artist named Boyd Elder (1944–2018) helped take care of the art piece.
Where is Valentine Located?
Valentine is in the western part of Jeff Davis County. It sits along U.S. Route 90. This highway connects Valentine to other towns. For example, it's about 38 miles (61 km) northwest to Van Horn. It's also about 35 miles (56 km) southeast to Marfa.
The town itself is in a flat area. To the east, about 15 miles (24 km) away, are the Davis Mountains. To the west, about 11 miles (18 km) away, are the Sierra Vieja mountains. The town covers an area of about 0.49 square miles (1.26 square kilometers), all of which is land.
People of Valentine
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 100 | — | |
| 1900 | 140 | 40.0% | |
| 1910 | 300 | 114.3% | |
| 1920 | 250 | −16.7% | |
| 1930 | 629 | 151.6% | |
| 1940 | 499 | −20.7% | |
| 1950 | 510 | 2.2% | |
| 1960 | 420 | −17.6% | |
| 1970 | 213 | −49.3% | |
| 1980 | 328 | 54.0% | |
| 1990 | 217 | −33.8% | |
| 2000 | 187 | −13.8% | |
| 2010 | 134 | −28.3% | |
| 2020 | 73 | −45.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The number of people living in Valentine has changed over the years. In 2020, the census counted 73 people living in the town. There were 56 households and 41 families.
Most of the people in Valentine are of Hispanic or Latino background. There are also White and Mixed/Multi-Racial people living there.
Weather in Valentine
Valentine has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry. Winters are cool and dry, while summers are hot and also dry.
| Climate data for Valentine, Texas (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 83 (28) |
87 (31) |
91 (33) |
98 (37) |
102 (39) |
108 (42) |
106 (41) |
103 (39) |
100 (38) |
96 (36) |
86 (30) |
80 (27) |
108 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 60.8 (16.0) |
66.3 (19.1) |
73.3 (22.9) |
81.1 (27.3) |
88.6 (31.4) |
94.5 (34.7) |
92.3 (33.5) |
91.4 (33.0) |
86.6 (30.3) |
79.9 (26.6) |
69.3 (20.7) |
61.1 (16.2) |
78.8 (26.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 44.1 (6.7) |
48.5 (9.2) |
54.8 (12.7) |
62.3 (16.8) |
70.5 (21.4) |
77.9 (25.5) |
77.9 (25.5) |
76.8 (24.9) |
71.7 (22.1) |
63.2 (17.3) |
51.9 (11.1) |
44.7 (7.1) |
62.0 (16.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.4 (−2.6) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
36.3 (2.4) |
43.5 (6.4) |
52.4 (11.3) |
61.3 (16.3) |
63.5 (17.5) |
62.3 (16.8) |
56.8 (13.8) |
46.5 (8.1) |
34.6 (1.4) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
45.3 (7.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 3 (−16) |
−7 (−22) |
12 (−11) |
21 (−6) |
31 (−1) |
43 (6) |
51 (11) |
50 (10) |
39 (4) |
17 (−8) |
8 (−13) |
0 (−18) |
−7 (−22) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.63 (16) |
0.43 (11) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.36 (9.1) |
0.71 (18) |
1.76 (45) |
2.40 (61) |
1.36 (35) |
1.75 (44) |
1.20 (30) |
0.57 (14) |
0.58 (15) |
12.12 (307.5) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.1 (2.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.3 (0.76) |
1.5 (3.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.001 in) | 2.59 | 2.19 | 2.06 | 1.63 | 3.77 | 6.19 | 7.21 | 5.06 | 4.19 | 4.00 | 1.94 | 2.56 | 43.39 |
| Source 1: Weather Atlas | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Western Regional Climate Center, Desert Research Institute | |||||||||||||
Getting Around Valentine
Valentine is located on US 90. This highway connects it to other towns. For example, it's 35 miles (58 km) north of Marfa. It's also 40 miles (64 km) south of Van Horn.
The Amtrak train called the Sunset Limited goes through Valentine. However, it does not stop in the town. The closest train stop is in Alpine, about 60 miles (96 km) away.
Education in Valentine
Students in Valentine attend schools in the Valentine Independent School District. For college, all of Jeff Davis County is part of the area served by Odessa College.
Fun in Valentine
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Valentine is known for its big Valentine's Day party. People come from all over, even from far-off cities like Chicago, to celebrate. A local brewery from Alpine often hosts the event. They have served free beer and had live music, like Gary P. Nunn playing on stage.
Earthquake History
On August 16, 1931, a strong earthquake happened near Valentine. It was a magnitude 5.8 earthquake. This earthquake caused a lot of damage. It was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Texas.
Images for kids
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A sign marking the city limits of Valentine, Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Valentine (Texas) para niños
