London, Texas facts for kids
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London, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Kimble |
| Elevation | 1,703 ft (519 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-43540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1361636 |
London is a small, unincorporated community located in northeastern Kimble County, Texas, United States. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2000, about 180 people lived here.
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History of London, Texas
How London Started
London was founded in the late 1870s or early 1880s. A man named Len L. Lewis helped start the community. He was a horse trader and had been an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Lewis bought some land and planned to build a town with a town square. He hoped London would become the main city for a new county someday. In 1882, a post office was opened, and the area was officially named London.
Population Changes Over Time
London grew steadily after it was founded. By 1896, about 100 people lived there. The population kept increasing, reaching around 360 residents by 1930.
However, the Great Depression in the 1930s caused a small dip in London's population. But by 1943, the number of people living there had grown to 400. After World War II, the community saw fewer people and businesses. The lowest point was in the early 1970s, when only about 110 people lived in London. By the end of the 20th century, the population had risen again to about 180.
London's Historic Landmark
The London Town Square was recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1971. This means it's an important historical site in Texas.
Even though London doesn't have its own city government, it still has a post office. The ZIP code for London is 76854.
Geography of London, Texas
London is located in the northeastern part of Kimble County. It's about 18 miles (29 kilometers) northeast of Junction. You can find it along U.S. Highway 377 and at the southern end of FM 1221.
Big Saline Creek flows south of the community. This creek eventually joins the Llano River about four miles to the southeast.
Education in London
Students in London attend public schools provided by the Junction Independent School District.
Climate in London
London experiences a humid subtropical climate. This means the area has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild to cool.
