Wayside, Lynn County, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wayside, Lynn County, Texas
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An old, empty building in Wayside, December 2011
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 Wayside, Lynn County, Texas
Location in Texas
Wayside, Lynn County, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Lynn |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Elevation | 3,169 ft (966 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79373
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| Area code | 806 |
Wayside is a very small place in Lynn County, Texas, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a town with its own local government. Today, Wayside is mostly a ghost town. Only a few farms and ranches are left in the area.
Where is Wayside, Texas?
There are actually six small places in Texas named Wayside! Three of them are on the high plains of the Llano Estacado. These are Wayside in Armstrong County, Wayside in Roberts County, and Wayside in Lynn County (the one this article is about).
The other three Wayside communities are in Central Texas. They are located in Bastrop County, Wood County, and Panola County.
How Far Apart Are the Waysides?
Wayside in Armstrong County is about 100 miles (160 km) north of Wayside in Lynn County. Wayside in Roberts County is even further, about 270 miles (435 km) to the north-northeast.
What is Wayside, Lynn County Like?
The remains of Wayside in Lynn County are on a high plain. It is about 3,169 feet (966 meters) above sea level. You can find it in north-central Lynn County. It is located where Farm to Market Road 211 meets U.S. Highway 87. The closest big city is Lubbock, which is about 25 miles (40 km) north.
