Lytton Springs, Texas

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Lytton Springs, Texas
Unincorporated community
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Lytton Springs
Coordinates: 30°00′17″N97°36′45″W / 30.00472°N 97.61250°W / 30.00472; -97.61250
Country United States
State Texas
County Caldwell
Elevation
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614 ft (187 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 512 & 737
GNIS feature ID1340772 [1]

Lytton Springs is an unincorporated community in northeastern Caldwell County, Texas, United States. [1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 500 in 2000. [2] The community is located within the Greater Austin metropolitan area.

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History

When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in 2017, a vehicle had to be abandoned before it was swept away by a flood. [3] In December 2016, two men committed a murder-suicide in Lytton Springs. [4]

Geography

Lytton Springs stands along Farm to Market Road 1854, ten miles northeast of Lockhart in northeastern Caldwell 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, Lytton Springs has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [5]

Education

Lytton Springs had a school in the mid-1880s. [2] Today the community is served by the Lockhart Independent School District.

In fall 2016, a new elementary school, Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School, was opened in Lytton Springs. [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lytton Springs, Texas
  2. 1 2 3 Smyrl, Vivian Elizabeth (June 15, 2010). "Lytton Springs, TX". Handbook of Texas (online ed.). Texas State Historical Association.
  3. ↑ "LOCAL IMPACT: Gov. Abbott declares Caldwell County a disaster area". Austin-American Statesman. August 27, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Two men found dead in Caldwell County home". Fox 7 Austin. December 20, 2016.
  5. ↑ Climate Summary for Lytton Springs, Texas
  6. ↑ "Noah's Park & Playgrounds Designs Chosen for Two New Playgrounds at Lockhart ISD's Newest School: Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School". PR.com. March 28, 2016.
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