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.
History
On June 1, 1954, an F3 tornado struck areas east of Chalk. One person died and 14 were injured.[2]
Geography
Chalk is located on Farm to Market Road 1038 in southern Cottle County.[3]
Education
Chalk had one school from 1914 to 1945.[3] Today, the community is served by the Paducah Independent School District.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chalk, Texas
- ^ "1/1-8/1/1954 Tornadoes". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service. Retrieved January 4, 2022."8/2-12/31/1954 Tornadoes". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ a b Chalk, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
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