Muenster, Texas facts for kids
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Muenster, Texas
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A wood carving and feed mill in Muenster
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| Nickname(s):
Glockenspiel City
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Location of Muenster, Texas
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Location in Cooke County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cooke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.65 sq mi (6.87 km2) |
| • Land | 2.64 sq mi (6.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,536 |
| • Density | 579.6/sq mi (223.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76252
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-49932 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411191 |
Muenster (pronounced MUN-stər) is a small city in Cooke County, Texas, in the United States. It is located along U.S. Route 82. In 2020, about 1,536 people lived there. Muenster is known for its strong German heritage. Many of its residents have German roots.
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History of Muenster
Muenster was founded in 1889. It was started by two German Catholic brothers, Carl and Emil Flusche. They invited other German Catholics to come and settle there.
Before Muenster, the town was going to be called "Westphalia." However, another town in Texas already had that name. So, the settlers chose "Muenster" instead. This name honored Münster, a city in Germany.
For many years, people in Muenster spoke German every day. This changed after the First World War. The German language was no longer taught in schools. Because of this, fewer people spoke it over time.
More than 90% of the people in Muenster are of German heritage and Catholic. The city still keeps many German traditions alive. Local shops make traditional German foods, like those found in a Bäckerei (bakery).
Each April, Muenster hosts a special event called Germanfest. This festival celebrates German culture with food, music, and races. Another popular event is the Christkindlmarkt. This German-style Christmas market happens every year on Thanksgiving weekend.
Religion was very important to the first settlers. They built a school even before they built a church. That school, Sacred Heart Catholic School, is still open today. It is one of only three high schools in the Fort Worth Diocese. The city also has the public Muenster Independent School District.
Geography and Climate
Muenster is located in Texas. The city covers about 2.65 square miles (6.87 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.14%, is covered by water.
Muenster's Climate
The weather in Muenster has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It is known for having warm temperatures and plenty of rain.
Population of Muenster
The word "demographics" means studying the population of a place. This includes how many people live there and what groups they belong to.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 38 | — | |
| 1930 | 459 | — | |
| 1940 | 595 | 29.6% | |
| 1950 | 900 | 51.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,190 | 32.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,411 | 18.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,408 | −0.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,387 | −1.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,556 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,544 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,536 | −0.5% | |
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In 2020, the city of Muenster had 1,536 residents. There were 525 households and 330 families living in the city.
Most of the people in Muenster are White. There are also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and Black or African American residents. Some people are from mixed backgrounds. About 6.45% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Notable People from Muenster
Some famous people have connections to Muenster:
- Augustine Danglmayr was born in Muenster. He became an Auxiliary Bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas.
- Dean L. Sicking is an inventor and researcher. He works on making traffic safer.
- Drew Springer is a senator for District 30. He lives in Muenster.
See also
In Spanish: Muenster (Texas) para niños
