Lampasas, Texas facts for kids
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Lampasas, Texas
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The Lampasas County Courthouse was completed in 1884. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1971.
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Location of Lampasas, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Lampasas |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.33 sq mi (18.98 km2) |
| • Land | 7.31 sq mi (18.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,291 |
| • Density | 994.7/sq mi (384.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76550
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| Area code(s) | 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-41188 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411619 |
Lampasas (pronounced lam-PASS-əs) is a city in Lampasas County, Texas, United States. It is the main city and county seat of Lampasas County. In 2020, about 7,291 people lived there.
Lampasas is also part of a larger area called the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood metropolitan statistical area. This means it's connected to bigger cities nearby.
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History of Lampasas
The area where Lampasas now stands was first settled in the 1850s. A man named John Burleson received a large piece of land for his help in the Texas Revolution. He started a community there.
The city was first called Burleson. But soon, people started calling it Lampasas Springs because of its seven natural mineral springs. When Lampasas County was created in 1856, the law said the county seat had to have the same name as the county. So, the city officially became Lampasas and was incorporated in 1883.
There are a few ideas about how the name Lampasas came to be. Some say it comes from a Spanish word for "lilies" found in local streams. Others believe it comes from the Spanish name Lampazos. This name was given to the local river by a Spanish expedition in 1721. It might have been inspired by a Mexican town also known for its beautiful springs.
Lampasas is also famous as the birthplace of the Farmers' Alliance. This important group was started in 1876 to help farmers.
In 1957, a big flood hit Lampasas. A local river called Sulphur Creek overflowed during the Mother's Day Flood. It caused a lot of damage downtown and sadly, five lives were lost. After this, new walls and water storage areas were built to help prevent future floods.
Since 1972, Lampasas has hosted a yearly event called the Spring Ho festival. It takes place every July and is a fun celebration for the community.
Geography of Lampasas
Lampasas is located in Texas. The most important waterway in the city is Sulphur Creek. This creek flows through the southern part of the city from southwest to northeast.
The city covers a total area of about 7.33 square miles (18.98 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area is covered by water.
Climate in Lampasas
The weather in Lampasas has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
People of Lampasas
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 653 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,408 | 268.8% | |
| 1900 | 2,107 | −12.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,119 | 0.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,107 | −0.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,709 | 28.6% | |
| 1940 | 3,426 | 26.5% | |
| 1950 | 4,869 | 42.1% | |
| 1960 | 5,061 | 3.9% | |
| 1970 | 5,922 | 17.0% | |
| 1980 | 6,165 | 4.1% | |
| 1990 | 6,382 | 3.5% | |
| 2000 | 6,786 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 6,681 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 7,291 | 9.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 7,517 | 12.5% | |
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As of the 2020 census, there were 7,291 people living in Lampasas. These people lived in about 2,900 households.
Most households were families, with many having children under 18. The average household had about 2.5 people. The average family size was about 3.1 people.
The population includes people of all ages. About 27.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Lampasas was 36 years old.
Famous People from Lampasas
Many interesting people have come from Lampasas, including:
- The Horrell brothers, who were known as outlaws in the Old West.
- John Wesley "Lam" Jones, a very fast runner who won a gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics. He also played NFL football.
- Dale McBride, a country music singer and songwriter.
- Terry McBride, also a country singer and songwriter, and Dale McBride's son. He was part of the group McBride and the Ride.
- Keith Null, a former American football quarterback.
- Stanley Walker, who was the editor of the New York Herald Tribune newspaper from 1928 to 1935.
Education
Students in Lampasas attend schools that are part of the Lampasas Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Lampasas para niños
