Ozona, Texas

Ozona is a census-designated place in the state of Texas. It is the county seat of Crockett County.[1] It is the only settlement in the county that is recognized by the Census Bureau. About 3,225 people lived there in 2010.[2] First named Powell Well for E.M. Powell, a surveyor who made a well and a windmill in 1891. Its name was changed to Ozona because it has much open air or ozone.[1]

Ozona
Census-designated place
The Crockett County Courthouse in Ozona.
The Crockett County Courthouse in Ozona.
Motto(s): 
"The Biggest Little Town in the World"
Map of Ozona
Map of Ozona
Coordinates: 30°42′32″N 101°12′15″W
Country United States
State Texas
CountyCrockett
Area
  Total4.7 sq mi (12 km2)
  Land4.7 sq mi (12 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
2,349 ft (716 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total3,290
  Density700/sq mi (270/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code(s)
75943
Area code(s)325
FIPS code48-54552
GNIS feature ID1364666
Websitewww.ozona.com

References

  1. Lucile I. Harrell (June 15, 2010). "OZONA, TX". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  2. "Ozona, Texas". City data. Onboard Informatics. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
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