Mentone, County seat in Loving County, Texas, United States
The small community consists of several scattered buildings, including the two-story county courthouse, in an arid landscape of West Texas.
The town emerged in 1931 after a previous settlement of the same name was abandoned in 1905, receiving its name from Menton, France.
The population of 22 residents maintains a close-knit community structure centered around local government activities and ranching traditions.
Local students attend school in the Wink-Loving Independent School District since the closure of Mentone Elementary School in 1978.
Mentone functions as the administrative center for Loving County, which holds the distinction of being the least populated county in the United States.
Location: Loving County
Inception: 1931
Elevation above the sea: 818 m
GPS coordinates: 31.70744,-103.59889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
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