Wilson, Texas facts for kids
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Wilson, Texas
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The Green Building in downtown Wilson
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 Wilson, Texas
Location in Texas
Wilson, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Lynn |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Established | 1912 |
| Founded by | William Dickson Green |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,120 ft (950 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 434 |
| • Density | 668/sq mi (259.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79381
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| Area code | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-79612 |
Wilson is a small city in Lynn County, Texas. It is located in the northeastern part of the county. In 2020, about 434 people lived there.
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A Look at Wilson's Past
Wilson was started in 1912 by William Dickson Green and Lonnie Lumsden. Many of the first people to settle here were farmers from Germany and Poland. They bought land that used to belong to Wilson County schools. This is how the city got its name.
How the Railroad Helped Wilson Grow
Wilson was founded because people expected a railroad to come through the area. The Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway was a big railroad company in Texas. It had lines that crossed the Texas Panhandle and South Plains. In 1911, a new track was built between Slaton and Lamesa. This track went right through Wilson, which helped the town grow.
The Green Building: A Community Hub
In 1917, William Green built a special place called the "Green Building." It was a store that quickly became the center of everything in Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Williams managed the store for many years, from 1916 to the early 1940s.
In 1963, the people of Wilson celebrated when the Green Building was made new again. Today, this special building is the city hall and a history museum. It is still a place where the community gathers.
Where is Wilson Located?
Wilson is located on the flat lands of the Llano Estacado in West Texas. You can find it where two roads meet: Farm to Market Road 400 and Farm to Market Road 211. Farm to Market Road 400 runs next to where the old Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway tracks used to be.
The railroad line was closed in 1999, so Wilson no longer has train service. Wilson is about 11 miles northeast of Tahoka, which is the main town in Lynn County. The city covers an area of about 0.6 square miles, and all of it is land.
People Who Call Wilson Home
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 403 | — | |
| 1970 | 433 | 7.4% | |
| 1980 | 578 | 33.5% | |
| 1990 | 568 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 532 | −6.3% | |
| 2010 | 489 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 434 | −11.2% | |
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In 2020, 434 people lived in Wilson. This was a bit less than the 489 people who lived there in 2010. However, the population in nearby areas, like New Home, is growing. This is because the city of Lubbock is expanding towards the south.
Famous People from Wilson
- Jerry "Bo" Coleman was born in Wilson. He became a radio disc jockey in Lubbock. He was also a friend and helper to famous musicians Buddy Holly and Waylon Jennings.
See also
In Spanish: Wilson (Texas) para niños
