Welcome to Quail ...
Quail is located in the Texas Panhandle.
Quail is located in Collingsworth County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Quail, you might consider that their post office opened in 1902.
Quail is 2,230 feet [680 m] above sea level.<2> In other words, the elevation of Quail is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Quail lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Quail is located in the (806) area code.
The ZIP code for Quail: 79251<3>
Communities Also Named Quail ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Quail - they are located in California, Kentucky, Missouri, New York and Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Quail.
Communities near Quail ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Quail.
- Wellington
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wellington
- Wellington is located in Collingsworth County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,040 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wellington <4>
- Memphis
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memphis
- Memphis is located in Hall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,996 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Memphis <4>
- Hedley
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hedley have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedley
- Hedley is located in Donley County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 291 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hedley <4>
- Samnorwood
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Samnorwood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samnorwood
- Samnorwood is located in Collingsworth County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Samnorwood <4>
- Loco ‑ Historic
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast) - Arlie
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast) - Lelia Lake
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lelia Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lelia Lake
- Lelia Lake is located in Donley County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lelia Lake <4>
- Newlin
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newlin
- Newlin is located in Hall County
- Shamrock
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shamrock have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shamrock
- Shamrock is located in Wheeler County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,720 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shamrock <4>
- Dodson
(23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodson
- Dodson is located in Collingsworth County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 104 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dodson <4>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Quail. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Quail.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Quail. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Quail.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Quail. See our Newspapers Page for Quail.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Quail ...
Looking for more information about Quail? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Quail, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Quail.
Adding Quail to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Quail in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Quail was on a map titled Map of Texas (from Rand McNally, 1911).
We also found Quail in the book titled .<6> From that list, the Quail post office opened in 1902.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Quail.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Quail. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Collingsworth, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Quail - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Quail). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Quail or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |