Stampede, Texas

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Stampede, Texas
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Stampede
Coordinates: 31°16′56″N97°24′14″W / 31.28222°N 97.40389°W / 31.28222; -97.40389
Country United States
State Texas
County Bell
Elevation
682 ft (208 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 254
GNIS feature ID1380598 [1]

Stampede is an unincorporated community in Bell County, in the U.S. state of Texas. [1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 10 in 2000. It is located within the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area.

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History

The creek and the community's name most likely came from a cattle-driving accident. A post office was established at Stampede in 1883 and remained in operation until 1901. There was a general store in the community in 1896. It had one business and a population zenith of 62 in 1933. The community lost half of its population by 1949 and had one business and a Baptist church. Its population dropped to 10 from 1964 through 2000. It had several scattered homes during that time. [2] The community had 40 residents in 1917. It is said to have disappeared when Fort Hood was established. [3]

Geography

Stampede is located on Stampede Creek and Farm to Market Road 2601, 12 mi (19 km) northwest of Temple in northern Bell County. [2] A town called Pidcoke is located 6 mi (9.7 km) northeast of the community. [3]

Education

In 1903, Stampede had a school with 59 students enrolled and continued to operate as of 1949. [2] Today, the community is served by the Moody Independent School District.

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stampede, Texas
  2. 1 2 3 Odintz, Mark. "Stampede, TX (Bell County)". tshaonline.org. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  3. 1 2 Coppedge, Clay. "FM 116: In The Shadow of Fort Hood". Texas Escapes. Retrieved July 15, 2022.