Macdona, Texas

History

Macdona was named for George Macdona, an Englishman, who owned the townsite. The first recorded sale of town lots was dated July 7, 1886. In 2000, Macdona was reported to have 297 persons. The town is part of the 210 and 726 area code districts.

Demographics

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Macdona first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Macdona has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2004 train derailment and chlorine gas poisoning

On June 28, 2004, a crash between BNSF and Union Pacific Railroad trains in Macdona resulted in the release of 9400 gal of liquid chlorine, which immediately vaporized into a cloud of chlorine gas that spread over a radius of at least 700 ft. Three people, the UP train conductor and two residents, died and at least 40 others were injured.

References

References

4. {{GNIS. 2586958
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7. The Macdona post office (78054) opened in 1886. On September 1, 1909, the Artesian Belt opened a {{convert. 42. mi. Christine]].[https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/eqa07 Handbook of Texas Online – ARTESIAN BELT RAILROAD]
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22. "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Macdona CDP, Texas".
23. [http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=535227&cityname=Macdona%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Macdona, Texas]
24. (2006). "Collision of Union Pacific Railroad train MHOTU-23 with BNSF Railway Company train MEAP-TUL-126-D with subsequent derailment and hazardous materials release, Macdona, Texas, June 28, 2004". United States National Transportation Safety Board.