Roundup, Texas

Roundup is an unincorporated community located in northeastern Hockley County, Texas, United States. The town is located on the high plains of the Llano Estacado at the intersection of U.S. Route 84 and Farm to Market Road 2130 between Anton and Shallowater.

Roundup, Texas
Unincorporated community
Grain silos along the tracks in Roundup
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Coordinates: 33°45′44″N 102°05′50″W[1]
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Hockley
Region	Llano Estacado
Established	1912
Elevation [1]	3,369 ft (1,027 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	20
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
ZIP	79336
Area code	806

History

Roundup was established in 1912 and was originally located on the second Spade Ranch. The town was developed as a stop on the Santa Fe Railroad and shipped cattle, cotton, and grain for the ranch. The town's population peaked at 50 in 1948 then declined to 27 in 1980 and today the population is estimated to be around 20.^[2]

Education

The town is served by the Anton Independent School District.^[2]

See also

• U.S. Route 84
• BNSF Railway
• Yellow House Draw
• Blackwater Draw
• Caprock Escarpment
• Earth, Texas