Hallettsville, Texas facts for kids
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Hallettsville, Texas
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Lavaca County Courthouse
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"The Best Time in Texas"
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Location of Hallettsville, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Lavaca |
| Established | 1831 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.73 sq mi (7.08 km2) |
| • Land | 2.73 sq mi (7.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,731 |
| • Density | 964.17/sq mi (372.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77964
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-31868 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1337258 |
Hallettsville is a city in Lavaca County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 2,731 people lived there. It is the main city, or county seat, of Lavaca County. Many of the first people to settle in Hallettsville were from Germany and the Czech Republic, so the city has a strong German-Texan culture.
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History of Hallettsville
Hallettsville got its name from an early family who helped start the area. John Hallett received a special land grant in 1831 from Stephen F. Austin, a famous Texas colonizer. After John passed away in 1836, his wife, Margaret Hallett, gave the land to create the town.
Some of the first people who settled in the Hallettsville area were Collatinus Ballard, M. B. Bennett, A. W. Hicks, David Ives, Ira McDaniel, and William Smeathers.
Where is Hallettsville?
Hallettsville is located in Texas and covers about 2.73 square miles (7.08 square kilometers) of land. It's right in the middle of two big Texas cities: Houston and San Antonio. This makes it a convenient spot for travelers!
Hallettsville's Weather
The weather in Hallettsville usually has hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
| Climate data for Hallettsville, Texas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 64.0 (17.8) |
68.0 (20.0) |
74.0 (23.3) |
80.0 (26.7) |
86.0 (30.0) |
92.0 (33.3) |
95.0 (35.0) |
96.0 (35.6) |
91.0 (32.8) |
83.0 (28.3) |
73.0 (22.8) |
66.0 (18.9) |
80.7 (27.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 53.0 (11.7) |
57.0 (13.9) |
63.0 (17.2) |
69.5 (20.8) |
76.0 (24.4) |
81.5 (27.5) |
84.0 (28.9) |
84.5 (29.2) |
80.0 (26.7) |
71.5 (21.9) |
62.0 (16.7) |
55.0 (12.8) |
69.8 (21.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 42.0 (5.6) |
46.0 (7.8) |
52.0 (11.1) |
59.0 (15.0) |
66.0 (18.9) |
71.0 (21.7) |
73.0 (22.8) |
73.0 (22.8) |
69.0 (20.6) |
60.0 (15.6) |
51.0 (10.6) |
44.0 (6.7) |
58.8 (14.9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.0 (76) |
2.3 (58) |
2.7 (69) |
3.2 (81) |
4.9 (120) |
4.2 (110) |
2.5 (64) |
3.2 (81) |
4.2 (110) |
4.0 (100) |
3.3 (84) |
2.6 (66) |
40.1 (1,019) |
| Average precipitation days | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 62 |
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People of Hallettsville
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 43 | — | |
| 1880 | 588 | 1,267.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,011 | 71.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,457 | 44.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,379 | −5.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,406 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,581 | 12.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,000 | 26.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,808 | 40.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,712 | −3.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,865 | 5.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,718 | −5.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,345 | −13.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,550 | 8.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,731 | 7.1% | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 2,731 people living in Hallettsville. There were 984 households and 551 families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,663 | 60.89% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 440 | 16.11% |
| Asian (NH) | 30 | 1.1% |
| Some other race (NH) | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 78 | 2.86% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 517 | 18.93% |
| Total | 2,731 |
Fun Things to Do in Hallettsville
Hallettsville is famous for a traditional domino game called Texas 42. It's home to the Texas Championship Domino Hall of Fame. The city also hosts a big state-championship tournament for the game every January and another one in March.
The city also has the Central Texas Semipro Baseball Hall of Fame. It's also where the Texas State Championship High School Rodeo Hall of Fame is located. Hallettsville hosts two annual events: the Kolache Fest in late September and the State Championship Fiddler's Frolic on the last Saturday of April.
The Friench Simpson Memorial Library has been helping people in Hallettsville for over 70 years. It has more than 20,000 books and is a great place to learn about local history. You can also use computers with internet access at the library. [1]
Learning in Hallettsville
Public schools in Hallettsville are part of the Hallettsville Independent School District. There's also a private school called Sacred Heart Catholic School, which teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way to 12th grade.
News in Hallettsville
- Hallettsville Tribune-Herald
Famous People from Hallettsville
- Logan Ondrusek, a professional baseball pitcher
- Andy Rice, an American college and professional football player
- Cole Wick, an American college and professional football player
See also
In Spanish: Hallettsville (Texas) para niños
