Salado, Texas facts for kids
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Salado, Texas
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Welcome sign in Salado (2009)
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Location of Salado in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2) |
| • Land | 3.10 sq mi (8.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,394 |
| • Density | 764.27/sq mi (295.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76571
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-64268 |
| GNIS ID | 2413586 |
Salado (pronounced sə-LAY-doh) is a small village in Bell County, Texas, United States. It was first officially formed in 1867 to build a bridge over Salado Creek. Later, in 2000, the people of Salado voted to become an official village again. Before that, it was known as a "census-designated place." In 2020, about 2,394 people lived there.
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A Look at Salado's Past
Scientists have found signs of ancient Native American settlements in Salado. These settlements date back about 15,500 years! This makes the Buttermilk Creek Complex one of the oldest sites in North America.
The first European settlers arrived in the area around 1834. However, by 1836, many of these early pioneers left. This was due to conflicts with Native American groups and an invasion by the Mexican Army, led by General Santa Anna. The first permanent Anglo-American settler was Archibald Willingham in 1850.
In 1852, Salado got its own Post Office. A few years later, in 1859, a man named Colonel Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson helped create the Salado College Joint Stock Company. He gave 320 acres of land to form the village of Salado. The money from selling lots of this land helped start Salado College. The college taught students from 1860 to 1885 and again from 1895 to 1913.
From 1866 to 1885, the famous Chisholm Trail passed through Salado. This was a route where cowboys drove large herds of cattle. The Stagecoach Inn in Salado was a popular stop along this trail. By 1884, Salado had grown to about 900 people. It had churches, stores, hotels, and businesses. But when railroads were built that bypassed Salado, trade moved away. The town's population then started to shrink.
Today, Salado is home to the Stagecoach Inn. It is the oldest hotel in Texas that has been open continuously. Many places in Salado, like the George Washington Baines House, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
Exploring Salado's Location
Salado is located in the southern part of Bell County, Texas. Interstate 35 runs right through the village. This highway connects Salado to Belton, which is the county seat, about 9 miles north. It also goes south to Jarrell and Georgetown.
The village covers about 3.15 square miles (8.15 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.04 square miles (0.12 square kilometers), is covered by water.
Salado is located along the Balcones Fault. This is a natural crack in the Earth's surface. It causes water to come up from underground, forming springs. This fault line also marks where some plants and animals naturally live. For example, the California fan palm tree only grows west of this fault.
Salado Creek was chosen as the first Texas Natural Landmark.
Salado's Weather
Salado has a climate with hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
| Climate data for Salado, TX | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 87 (31) |
98 (37) |
97 (36) |
99 (37) |
100 (38) |
106 (41) |
109 (43) |
109 (43) |
110 (43) |
99 (37) |
93 (34) |
86 (30) |
110 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 61 (16) |
64 (18) |
71 (22) |
79 (26) |
85 (29) |
91 (33) |
95 (35) |
96 (36) |
90 (32) |
81 (27) |
71 (22) |
62 (17) |
78.8 (26.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36 (2) |
40 (4) |
47 (8) |
55 (13) |
63 (17) |
70 (21) |
73 (23) |
72 (22) |
66 (19) |
56 (13) |
47 (8) |
38 (3) |
55.3 (12.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 0 (−18) |
12 (−11) |
15 (−9) |
28 (−2) |
28 (−2) |
48 (9) |
52 (11) |
55 (13) |
39 (4) |
21 (−6) |
16 (−9) |
−5 (−21) |
−5 (−21) |
| Average rainfall inches (mm) | 2.13 (54) |
2.69 (68) |
3.19 (81) |
2.59 (66) |
4.51 (115) |
4.23 (107) |
1.93 (49) |
2.25 (57) |
3.70 (94) |
3.97 (101) |
2.94 (75) |
2.75 (70) |
36.88 (937) |
| Source: The Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
People of Salado
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,035 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,216 | 17.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,475 | 185.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,126 | −38.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,394 | 12.6% | |
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In 2020, Salado had 2,394 people living in 990 households. Most people in Salado are White (about 83.75%). About 10.11% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, the average household income was about $63,646. For families, it was about $70,667.
Learning in Salado
Salado is served by the Salado Independent School District. This district provides public education for students in the area.
The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools used to have its main office in the Salado Civic Center.
Famous People from Salado
- George Washington Baines: He was the great-grandfather of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson.
- Liz Carpenter: A well-known journalist.
- Scott Cawthon: The creator of the popular video game series Five Nights at Freddy's.
- Miriam Amanda Ferguson: She served as the 29th and 32nd governor of Texas.
- James Edward Ferguson: He was the 26th governor of Texas.
- Lela and Raymond Howard: An older married couple whose disappearance inspired the 1998 hit song "The Way" by Fastball.
Images for kids
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Norton-Orgain house
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Anderson house
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Fowler house
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Tyler house
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Davis house
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Halley house
See also
In Spanish: Salado (Texas) para niños
