Dougherty, Floyd County, Texas
| Dougherty | |
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| Community | |
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Gas station in Dougherty. | |
  Dougherty | |
| Coordinates: 33°56′30″N 101°05′12″W / 33.94167°N 101.08667°WCoordinates: 33°56′30″N 101°05′12″W / 33.94167°N 101.08667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Floyd |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Elevation[1] | 3,077 ft (938 m) |
| Population (2000)[2] | |
| • Total | 109 |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 806 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1356209 |
| Website | Handbook of Texas |
Dougherty (formerly Doughtery) is a small unincorporated community in Floyd County, Texas, United States.
History
Dougherty was established in 1928 and named for Francis M. Dougherty.[2] A school was built in 1929.[2]
Geography
Dougherty is located on the high plains of the Llano Estacado in West Texas. It lies at an elevation of 3,077 ft (938 m).[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Dougherty". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- 1 2 3 William R. Hunt, "Dougherty TX (Floyd County)," Handbook of Texas Online, http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hld34, accessed November 11, 2012, Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
External links
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dougherty
- Dougherty, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Photos of West Texas and the Llano Estacado
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