Ira is an unincorporated community in Scurry County, Texas, United States. It lies in the southwestern corner of the county at the junction of State Highway 350 and Farm to Market Road 1606, 10 miles southwest of Snyder, and has an estimated population of 250.
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 Sterling Grocery and Hardware in Ira | |
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| Coordinates: 32°34′55″N 101°00′07″W / 32.58194°N 101.00194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Scurry |
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (690 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 79527[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1338489 |
| Website | Handbook of Texas |
History
editIra's history began sometime in the early 1890s, when Ira Green established a general store in the area. Green's store became a meeting point for the stagecoach and mail route, and a community began to spring up. A school opened in 1893, and Ira Green became postmaster when the community's post office was activated three years later.[3]
After reaching its peak in the early 20th century, Ira survived a period of economic downturn in Scurry County, and in 1980 was reportedly home to 485 residents. This had fallen by almost half by 1990, and in 2000, Ira reported about 250 residents.
Education
editThe community of Ira is served by the Ira Independent School District and home to the Ira High School Bulldogs.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ira". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Ira ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
- ^ Noel Wiggins. "Ira, TX". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
External links
edit- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ira, Texas
- Photos of the Rolling Plains of West Texas