Enochs, Texas Explained

Official Name:Enochs, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Enochs
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Bailey
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:3,790
Coordinates:33.8731°N -102.76°W
Area Code:806
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1357053

Enochs is an unincorporated community in Bailey County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 80 in 2000.[1] Enochs has a post office, with the ZIP code of 79324.[2]

History

Enochs developed as a trading center in the early 1920s. The population peaked at approximately 250 in 1940 when five businesses were operating in the community. By 1980, the population had fallen to 164 and remained at that level in 1990. In 2000, Enochs was home to three businesses and 80 residents.[1]

Geography

Enochs is situated at the junction of State Highway 214 and FM 54 in southern Bailey County, approximately three miles north of the Cochran County line and 12 miles south of Needmore. It is also located 25miles west of Littlefield and 63miles northwest of Lubbock.[3]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Enochs has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]

Education

Public education in the community of Enochs is provided by the Sudan Independent School District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Enochs, Texas . The Handbook of Texas online . 2009-11-01.
  2. http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=79324 Zip Code Lookup
  3. Web site: Enochs, Texas . Texas Escapes Online Magazine . 2009-11-01.
  4. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=470614&cityname=Enochs%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Enochs, Texas