Kingsland, Texas facts for kids
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Kingsland, Texas
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Grand Central Cafe Restaurant and Club Car Bar
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 Kingsland, Texas
Location in Texas
Kingsland, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Llano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.83 sq mi (25.45 km2) |
| • Land | 9.04 sq mi (23.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,028 |
| • Density | 715.22/sq mi (276.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78639
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-39304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1360680 |
Kingsland is a community in Llano County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). The population of Kingsland was 7,028 people in 2020. This was a big increase from 4,584 people in 2000. A main road, Texas Ranch to Market Road 1431, goes through the community.
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Geography of Kingsland
Kingsland is located in the eastern part of Llano County. It sits where two important rivers meet: the Colorado River and the Llano River. After they join, these rivers form Lake Lyndon B. Johnson.
The community covers about 25.4 square kilometers (9.8 square miles) in total. Most of this area, about 23.4 square kilometers (9.0 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.0 square kilometers (0.8 square miles), is water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 7,028 | — | |
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Kingsland has seen its population grow over the years. In 2020, there were 7,028 people living in the community. These people lived in 2,854 households. About 1,656 families also called Kingsland home.
Fun Places and Culture
Kingsland has some interesting historical spots and places to visit.
The Antlers Hotel
One notable place is the Antlers Hotel. It was built in 1901 in a Victorian style. This hotel was once a resort for people traveling by train. It became run down in the early 1900s. However, it was bought and fixed up in the 1990s. Today, it is open again as the Antlers Hotel.
Grand Central Cafe
Near the Antlers Hotel is the Grand Central Cafe Restaurant. This building has a unique Queen Anne style. It is part of a historic railroad area. Interestingly, the house where the movie The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was filmed is also in Kingsland. It was moved here in 1998 from another town. Now, it has been fully renovated and serves as a restaurant.
The Slab
Another popular spot is "The Slab." This is a place where a road crosses the clear Llano River. The river flows over large granite slabs and boulders here. Both local people and tourists enjoy coming to The Slab. They like to relax in the sun and swim or wade in the clear water. The smooth granite makes it a unique place to visit.
Education for Kids
Kingsland is part of the Llano Independent School District. The community has its own school, Packsaddle Elementary School. This school serves younger students. Students who are in junior high and high school travel to Llano, Texas. They are bussed to Llano Jr. High and Llano High School. Llano is about 18 miles away from Kingsland.
2018 Flooding Event
In October 2018, Kingsland experienced very heavy rainfall. This led to severe flooding. The flooding happened after Hurricane Sergio. The water level of the Llano River rose about 25 feet (7.6 meters) in just 12 hours. This caused hundreds of homes to flood. A bridge, the RM2900 bridge, also collapsed during this event.
Gallery
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Southern Pacific Railroad
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Kingsland Library
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Tourist information office
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Kingsland Community Church
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First Baptist Church
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Highland Lakes Baptist Church
See also
In Spanish: Kingsland (Texas) para niños
