Chalk is an unincorporated community in Cottle County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 17 in 2000.

Chalk, Texas
Chalk is located in Texas
Chalk
Chalk
Chalk is located in the United States
Chalk
Chalk
Coordinates: 33°52′42″N 100°13′24″W / 33.87833°N 100.22333°W / 33.87833; -100.22333
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCottle
Elevation
1,778 ft (542 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code806
GNIS feature ID1379526[1]

History

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On June 1, 1954, an F3 tornado struck areas east of Chalk. One person died and 14 were injured.[2]

Geography

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Chalk is located on Farm to Market Road 1038 in southern Cottle County.[3]

Education

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Chalk had one school from 1914 to 1945.[3] Today, the community is served by the Paducah Independent School District.

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chalk, Texas
  2. ^ "1/1-8/1/1954 Tornadoes". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service. Retrieved 4 January 2022."8/2-12/31/1954 Tornadoes". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  3. ^ a b Chalk, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online