Silver City, Milam County, Texas | |
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  Silver City  Silver City | |
| Coordinates: 30°54′36″N 96°57′1″W / 30.91000°N 96.95028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Milam |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380540[1] |
Silver City is an unincorporated community located in Milam County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 25 in 2000.
History
At one time in Silver City's history, Tom Hamilton's store's porch housed the lone telephone in the community. A caller who wanted to pay for it put fifteen cents in a box next to the phone. From 1988 to 2000, Silver City had a population of 25.[2]
Geography
Silver City is located on Farm to Market Road 485, 4 mi (6.4 km) northeast of Cameron in north-central Milam County.[2]
Education
Silver City is served by the Cameron Independent School District.
References
Municipalities and communities of Milam County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Milam County map | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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