Tarpley, Texas

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Tarpley, Texas
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Coordinates: 29°39′26″N99°16′35″W / 29.65722°N 99.27639°W / 29.65722; -99.27639 Coordinates: 29°39′26″N99°16′35″W / 29.65722°N 99.27639°W / 29.65722; -99.27639
Country United States
State Texas
County Bandera
Elevation
1,322 ft (403 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 830
GNIS feature ID1348252 [1]

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.

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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.

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tarpley, Texas
  2. 1 2 3 "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