Welcome to Ira ...
Ira is located in the Texas Panhandle.
Ira is located in Scurry County<1>.
The location of Ira has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Ira, you might consider that their post office opened in 1899.
Ira is 2,270 feet [692 m] above sea level.<3> In other words, the altitude of Ira is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Ira lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Ira: (325)
The ZIP code for Ira: 79527<4>
Communities Also Named Ira ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Texas communities named Ira: This one is located in Scurry County and the other is located in Red River County.
Beyond Texas, there are 11 communities that are also named Ira - they are located in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Ira.
Communities near Ira ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Ira.
- Snyder
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snyder
- Snyder is located in Scurry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,005 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Snyder <5>
- Colorado City
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colorado City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colorado City
- Colorado City is located in Mitchell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,875 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colorado City <5>
- Westbrook
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westbrook
- Westbrook is located in Mitchell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 252 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westbrook <5>
- Dunn
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunn
- Dunn is located in Scurry County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dunn <5>
- Cuthbert ‑ Historic
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south) - Buford
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buford
- Buford is located in Mitchell County
- Hermleigh
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hermleigh
- Hermleigh is located in Scurry County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hermleigh <5>
- Loraine
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loraine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loraine
- Loraine is located in Mitchell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 567 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loraine <5>
- Wastella ‑ Historic
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the east) - Fluvanna
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fluvanna have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fluvanna
- Fluvanna is located in Scurry County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fluvanna <5>
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 Ira. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ira.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ira. 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 Ira.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ira. See our Newspapers Page for Ira.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ira ...
Looking for more information about Ira? 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 Ira, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Ira.
Adding Ira to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Ira 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 Ira was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Ira in the book titled .<6> From that list, the Ira post office opened in 1899.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Ira.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ira. 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 Scurry, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | 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. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ira - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 Ira). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Ira or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |