Dudley, Texas

Dudley is an unincorporated community in Callahan [County, Texas|Callahan County], in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 25 in 2000. It is located within the Abilene metropolitan area.

History

Dudley was founded in 1893. It was named for Nicholas M. Dudley, its first postmaster and storekeeper. The post office closed in 1912 due to a lack of growth in the area. The community had three stores and a church serving 35 residents in 1940. The local grocery store also served as a community center where locals played dominoes, croquet, and softball. The community once had three churches. Its population was listed as 25 from 1980 through 2000.

Geography

Dudley is located on Farm to Market [Road 1178] in western Callahan County.

Education

Dudley had its own school in 1940. Today, the community is served by the Eula [Independent School District].