Dudley is an unincorporated community in Callahan County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 25 in 2000. It is located within the Abilene metropolitan area.
Dudley, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 32°15′29″N 99°36′18″W / 32.25806°N 99.60500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Callahan |
| Elevation | 2,021 ft (616 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378232[1] |
History edit
Dudley was founded in 1893. It was named for Nicholas M. Dudley, its first postmaster and storekeeper. The post office closed in 1912 due to a lack of growth in the area. The community had three stores and a church serving 35 residents in 1940. The local grocery store also served as a community center where locals played dominoes, croquet, and softball. The community once had three churches. Its population was listed as 25 from 1980 through 2000.[2]
Geography edit
Dudley is located on Farm to Market Road 1178 in western Callahan County.[2]
Education edit
Dudley had its own school in 1940.[2] Today, the community is served by the Eula Independent School District.
References edit
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dudley, Texas
- ^ a b c Dudley, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online