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Dougherty, Texas
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Dougherty, Texas is located in Texas
Dougherty, Texas
Dougherty, Texas
Location in Texas
Dougherty, Texas is located in the United States
Dougherty, Texas
Dougherty, Texas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Texas
County Floyd
Region Llano Estacado
Elevation
3,077 ft (938 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 109
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 806
GNIS feature ID 1356209

Dougherty (formerly Doughtery) is a small unincorporated community in Floyd County, Texas, United States.

History

Dougherty was established in 1928 and named for Francis M. Dougherty. A school was built in 1929.

Geography

Dougherty is located on the high plains of the Llano Estacado in West Texas. It lies at an elevation of 3,077 ft (938 m).

Education

It is within the Floydada Independent School District. The Dougherty Independent School District consolidated into the former on July 1, 1987.

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