Tarpley, Texas

Tarpley is an unincorporated community in Bandera County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 30 in 2000. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Tarpley, Texas
Unincorporated community
Tarpley
Tarpley
Coordinates: 29°39′26″N 99°16′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBandera
Elevation
1,322 ft (403 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)830
GNIS feature ID1348252[1]

History

A post office named Hondo Cañon opened in 1878 near Williams Creek. In 1899, it was moved further south and renamed Tarpley after the postmaster's son. In 1900, a store and blacksmith were attached to the post office and in 1902 a Baptist church opened. By 1925, the community had a population of 25, rising to 40 in 1984. In 1990 and 2000, Tarpley's population was 30.[2][3]

In recent years, Tarpley has become known as the site of the famous Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery.[4]

Although it is unincorporated, Tarpley has a post office, with the zip code 78883.[5]

Geography

Tarpley is located at the junction of Farm to Market Roads 462 and 470 on Williams Creek, about 12 miles southwest of Bandera in south-central Bandera County.[2]

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, Tarpley has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]

Education

Tarpley's school opened in 1902.[2] The Bandera Independent School District serves area students.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tarpley, Texas
  2. "TARPLEY, TX-The Handbook of Texas". The Handbook of Texas. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  3. "Tarpley Texas (TX)-City Profile By Cofran's Texas Hill Country Portal". Hill Country Portal. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  4. "Tarpley, Tx restaurants on Diners, Drive-Ins Dives, Man vs. Food and other shows". TV Food Maps. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  5. "TARPLEY, TX ZIP Codes". Zip-Codes. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  6. Climate Summary for Tarpley, Texas


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