Woody, Texas
Woody is a ghost town in Loving County, Texas, United States.[1]
Woody, Texas | |
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  Woody Location in Texas  Woody Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 31°45′09.7″N 103°29′35.7″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Loving |
| Founded | 1910[1] |
| Elevation | 2,800 ft (900 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 0 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
History
The village was founded in 1910, when a post office opened there, and closed in 1911. It was named "Woody" after the nickname of a local businessman, Fannin Woodyard Johnson.[1]
Geography
Woody lies on the Texas State Highway 302, 7 miles east of Mentone, the county seat, and 24 miles east of Kermit.
See also
References
Municipalities and communities of Loving County, Texas, United States | ||
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| CDP |  Loving County map | |
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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