Fischer, Texas facts for kids
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Fischer, Texas
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 Fischer, Texas
Location in Texas
Fischer, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Comal |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1373720 |
Fischer is a small, unincorporated community in Comal County, Texas, United States. It is part of the larger Greater San Antonio area. In 2000, only about 20 people lived there. By 2010, the population had grown to 688 residents.
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History of Fischer
Fischer started growing in the 1850s. It was a supply town along an important road. This road was known as the Devil's Backbone. Hermann Fischer settled here in 1853. He built a wooden trading post to help people living nearby. This place soon became known as Fischer's Store.
The post office at Fischer's Store opened in 1876. The community's name changed a couple of times. In 1894, it was called Fischer's Store. Then in 1950, it was shortened to Fischer. The Fischer family has managed the local post office since 1876.
For most of the 1900s, Fischer had about 40 or 50 residents. But as Canyon Lake grew, Fischer's population dropped to 20 in the mid-1960s. It stayed at 20 people until 2000. By 2010, the population had jumped to 688.
Hermann's brother, Otto Fischer, also settled here. They both came from Germany. They created a community based on farming and ranching. These activities are still important today. One old building from the early 1900s is a nine-pin bowling alley. Its pins are still set by hand! The town also has a dance hall. The main part of the village is now a historic area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. This area is called the Fischer Historic District.
Even though Fischer is not an official city, it has its own post office. Its ZIP code is 78623. In 2016, a new type of fossil sea urchin was found here. It was named Tetragramma donaldtrumpi. The cover of the Owen Temple album General Store was taken in front of the Fischer Store.
Where is Fischer?
Fischer is located where two roads meet. These are Farm to Market Road 484 and Ranch to Market Road 32. It is about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of New Braunfels. It is also 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Blanco. Fischer is 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Canyon Lake. It is in the Texas Hill Country in northern Comal County.
Fischer's Climate
The weather in Fischer has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. Fischer has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a lot of rain and has warm temperatures most of the year. During the winter of 2022–23, about 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) of ice built up in the community.
Education in Fischer
The first school for local kids was Potters Creek School. It started in 1875. In 1888, Fischer Store School took its place. After World War II, Fischer became a center for education in northern Comal County. Today, students in Fischer attend schools in the Comal Independent School District.
- Mountain Valley and Rebecca Creek elementaries
- Mountain Valley Middle School
- Canyon Lake High School
Fischer in Media
The movie Harbinger was filmed in Fischer in 2016. Rancho Mirando, a wedding place in the community, was the main spot for filming the movie.
Famous People from Fischer
- Hal Ketchum, a country music singer and songwriter.
- Joe King, a football player who became a country music singer. He recorded his music at the Studios At Fischer.
