Caviness, Texas

Unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas

Caviness is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas, United States.[1] In the 1990s, the population of the community was 80 and a town hall was built.[2] In 2009, the population of the community was 90.[3] On November 4, 2022, Caviness was devastated by a violent EF4 tornado with winds reaching 170 miles per hour (270 km/h). Numerous structures were completely destroyed, and some were completely swept away.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Caviness". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  2. ^ Calcote, Sarah E. "Caviness, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  3. ^ "Caviness, TX". Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  4. ^ "Texas Event Report: Caviness EF4 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  5. ^ Staff of CBS (November 5, 2023). "Major storm brings tornado damage to northeast Texas". WLTX. CBS News. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
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County seat: Paris
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33°45′28″N 95°36′48″W / 33.75778°N 95.61333°W / 33.75778; -95.61333