Valley View, Wichita County, Texas facts for kids
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Valley View
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 Valley View
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Valley View
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wichita |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Valley View is a small, unincorporated community located in Wichita County, Texas, United States. This means it's not a city with its own local government, but rather a part of the larger county. About 200 people live in Valley View.
The community is also part of the Wichita Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a way to describe a larger region that includes Wichita Falls and the areas around it.
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Where is Valley View?
Valley View is found in the southwestern part of Wichita County, Texas. It is located about eight miles southwest of the city of Wichita Falls. The community sits along a road known as Farm to Market Road 2226. Valley View is 1,007 feet above sea level.
A Look Back: Valley View's History
Valley View was started in 1889. It quickly became an important place for farmers living nearby. It was a central spot where people could gather and trade.
The Valley View School
In 1927, an elementary school was built in Valley View. It was made to teach about 300 students. The next year, the community created its own school district, called an Independent School District.
By 1931, the school district had grown quite a bit. There were 555 students and 13 teachers. At that time, it was the largest school district in Texas that didn't have its own post office!
However, over the years, the number of people living in Valley View began to decrease. By 1970, the Valley View school district joined with the Iowa Park school district. The Valley View school only kept grades one through six open. Finally, at the end of the 1980 school year, the Valley View School closed its doors for good.
Population Over Time
In 1990, the community of Valley View had a population of about 200 people. This number has stayed about the same up to today.
Education for Valley View Students
Today, students from Valley View attend schools that are part of the Iowa Park Consolidated Independent School District.
