Windthorst, Texas facts for kids
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Windthorst, Texas
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St. Marys Catholic Church, August 2012
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Location of Windthorst, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Archer, Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.56 sq mi (6.64 km2) |
| • Land | 2.50 sq mi (6.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 342 |
| • Density | 133.6/sq mi (51.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76389
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-79696 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413497 |
Windthorst is a small town in Texas, United States. It is located in both Archer and Clay counties. In 2020, about 342 people lived there.
The town is named after Ludwig Windthorst. He was an important Catholic politician from Germany.
Windthorst is also home to the St. Mary's Grotto. This is an outdoor Catholic shrine. It was built with money sent by 64 soldiers from Windthorst. These soldiers served in World War II. Amazingly, all 64 of them returned home safely. A new entrance to the shrine was built in 2009.
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Where is Windthorst?
Windthorst is in northern Texas. Most of it is in Archer County. A small part extends into Clay County.
U.S. Route 281 goes right through the town. This road leads north about 25 miles to Wichita Falls. It goes southeast about 33 miles to Jacksboro.
Texas State Highway 25 goes west from Windthorst. It leads about 11 miles to Archer City. Archer City is the main town of Archer County.
The town covers a total area of about 2.56 square miles (6.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 377 | — | |
| 1980 | 409 | 8.5% | |
| 1990 | 367 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 440 | 19.9% | |
| 2010 | 409 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 342 | −16.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 509 people living in Windthorst. There were 154 households, which are groups of people living together.
The population has changed over the years. In 1970, there were 377 people. It grew to 440 in 2000. By 2020, the population was 342.
The median age in Windthorst in 2000 was 32 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32 and half were older. About 31.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
Learning in Windthorst
The Windthorst Independent School District serves the town. This district includes Windthorst High School.
Windthorst High School is known for its sports teams. It has won many state championships. These include championships in volleyball, football, baseball, softball, and track. Their most recent big win was the 2020 Class 2A-D2 Football State Championship.
Famous People from Windthorst
- Hank Gremminger was an American football player. He played for the Green Bay Packers. He was part of three championship teams in the 1960s.
See also
In Spanish: Windthorst (Texas) para niños
