Cliffside, Texas Explained

Official Name:Cliffside, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Cliffside
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Potter
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:206[1]
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:3416
Coordinates:35.265°N -101.9328°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1354664

Cliffside is an unincorporated community in Potter County, located in the U.S. state of Texas.

History

Prior to the community's existence, the Fort Worth and Denver Railway opened a station here in 1888. The first schoolhouse opened in 1905, with the town being platted out on August 5, 1915. From 1908–1917, a Post Office operated out of a general store, but was discontinued due to its proximity to Amarillo. By 1980, Cliffside only had a few small red buildings besides the railroad track. From the 1960s through 2000, the population estimates were recorded at 206.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CLIFFSIDE, TX | The Handbook of Texas Online| Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). tshaonline.org. 2015-09-14.