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Callaghan, Texas

Callaghan is a ranching community in Webb County, Texas, United States which was established in 1881. The community was named after a nearby ranch owned by Charles Callaghan, and much later, Joe B. Finley. The community was once a cattle shipping point on the International and Great Northern Railroad. Callaghan is served by the Callaghan Ranch Airport. Callaghan is fourteen miles north of Laredo.

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Coordinates: 27°52′28″N 99°23′54″W / 27.87444°N 99.39833°W / 27.87444; -99.39833
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyWebb
Established1881
Area
 • Total
0.85 sq mi (2.2 km2)
 • Land0.85 sq mi (2.2 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation610 ft (190 m)
Population
 (1990)
 • Total
<100
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)
Zip Code
78045
Area code+1-956
GNIS feature ID13780851
Nearest Airports: Laredo: Laredo International Airport (KLRD) (LRD) Nuevo Laredo: Quetzalcoatl International Airport (MMNL) (NLD)

Callaghan is a ranching community in Webb County, Texas, United States which was established in 1881. The community was named after a nearby ranch owned by Charles Callaghan, and much later, Joe B. Finley. The community was once a cattle shipping point on the International and Great Northern Railroad.2 Callaghan is served by the Callaghan Ranch Airport (ICAO: 90TX). Callaghan is fourteen miles north of Laredo.

Geography

Callaghan is located at 27°52′28″N 99°23′54″W / 27.87444°N 99.39833°W / 27.87444; -99.39833 (27.879444, -99.396667).

Education

Callaghan is served by the United Independent School District in Laredo.

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