Whitharral, Texas
Whitharral, Texas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Water tower in Whitharral
Water tower in Whitharral
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Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Hockley |
Physiographic region | Llano Estacado |
Founded | 1924 |
Elevation[1] | 3,481 ft (1,061 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 175 |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 79380 |
Area code | 806 |
Website | Handbook of Texas |
Whitharral (pronounced "WHIT-hair-ul") is an unincorporated community in Hockley County, Texas, United States.
History
Whitharral was founded in 1924 after the sale of the Littlefield ranchlands.[2] The town was named for John Whitfield Harral, a trustee of the Yellow House Land Company, which was tasked with selling the Littlefield ranchlands to farmers.[3]
A school was founded in 1925, and a post office the following year.[2] Cotton gins, three churches, a garage, and a general store followed soon after.
Tornadoes have hit the town twice.[2] The first occurred on Easter Sunday of 1957, causing some residential damage. Late in the evening on April 17, 1970, a violent tornado caused heavy damage to parts of the city and flattened the school's gym just minutes after fans and players had left the facility.[4]
Education
The Whitharral Independent School District serves area students. The high school football team has played in the UIL six-man football state championship three times, winning in 1981 and 2001.[5]
On March 2, 2013, the Whitharral girls basketball team, the Lady Panthers, captured the Class 1A Division II state championship by defeating Saltillo of Hopkins County, Texas.
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Whitharral Texas Cotton Gin 2010.jpg
Cotton gin, Whitharral.
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Whitharral Texas Panthers six-man football 2010.jpg
Whitharral Panthers six-man football.
See also
References
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