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Dudley, Texas

Coordinates: 32°15′29″N 99°36′18″W / 32.25806°N 99.60500°W / 32.25806; -99.60500
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Dudley, Texas
Dudley is located in Texas
Dudley
Dudley
Dudley is located in the United States
Dudley
Dudley
Coordinates: 32°15′29″N 99°36′18″W / 32.25806°N 99.60500°W / 32.25806; -99.60500
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCallahan
Elevation
2,021 ft (616 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code325
GNIS feature ID1378232[1]

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.

History

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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

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Dudley is located on Farm to Market Road 1178 in western Callahan County.[2]

Education

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Dudley had its own school in 1940.[2] Today, the community is served by the Eula Independent School District.

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