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Schulenburg, Texas
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| Motto(s):
"Halfway to Everywhere"
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Location of Schulenburg, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Fayette |
| Incorporated | May 24, 1875 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.61 sq mi (6.77 km2) |
| • Land | 2.61 sq mi (6.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,633 |
| • Density | 1,114.38/sq mi (430.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78956
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-66188 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411839 |
Schulenburg is a city in Fayette County, Texas, United States. In 2020, 2,633 people lived there. It is known for its German culture. Schulenburg is also home to the Texas Polka Music Museum. German and Czech families settled this farming area in the 1800s.
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History of Schulenburg
In 1831, the Mexican government gave a large piece of land to Kesiah Crier. Her family and the James Lyons family were the first European settlers here. The town of Schulenburg grew from two nearby communities. These were Lyons, started in 1842, and High Hill, settled in 1842. High Hill was named in 1858.
In 1873, a railroad company bought land in the area. They built a train station on land once owned by Louis Schulenburg. They named the station after him. The first train arrived on New Year's Eve in 1873. The town officially became a city on May 24, 1875.
Many early settlers in Schulenburg came from Germany, Austria, and the Czech lands. They arrived after the revolutions in Europe in 1848. Their cultures are still a big part of the area. For example, local bakeries are famous for their kolaches, a Czech pastry.
Jewish immigrants also moved to Schulenburg. Many of them became merchants, running shops and businesses. They first came from Germany in the mid-1800s. Later, more Jewish immigrants arrived from Eastern Europe.
Geography and Climate
Where is Schulenburg Located?
Schulenburg is in southern Fayette County, Texas. It sits on high ground about 2 miles east of the Navidad River. The city is about 95 miles west of Houston, Texas. It is also about 100 miles east of San Antonio.
The United States Census Bureau says Schulenburg covers about 2.61 square miles (6.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Schulenburg's Climate
The weather in Schulenburg is generally warm. Summers are hot, and winters are mild. The area gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Muldoon, Texas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 90 (32) |
99 (37) |
98 (37) |
100 (38) |
103 (39) |
107 (42) |
110 (43) |
111 (44) |
108 (42) |
102 (39) |
92 (33) |
95 (35) |
111 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 61 (16) |
65 (18) |
71 (22) |
78 (26) |
84 (29) |
90 (32) |
93 (34) |
95 (35) |
89 (32) |
81 (27) |
71 (22) |
62 (17) |
78 (26) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 42 (6) |
45 (7) |
51 (11) |
60 (16) |
67 (19) |
73 (23) |
74 (23) |
74 (23) |
70 (21) |
62 (17) |
52 (11) |
44 (7) |
60 (15) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 4 (−16) |
12 (−11) |
14 (−10) |
30 (−1) |
43 (6) |
50 (10) |
57 (14) |
57 (14) |
41 (5) |
27 (−3) |
19 (−7) |
3 (−16) |
3 (−16) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.47 (63) |
2.46 (62) |
2.76 (70) |
2.47 (63) |
4.42 (112) |
4.30 (109) |
2.35 (60) |
2.54 (65) |
3.45 (88) |
4.49 (114) |
3.45 (88) |
2.61 (66) |
37.77 (959) |
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People of Schulenburg
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Schulenburg has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1880 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 719 | — | |
| 1890 | 816 | 13.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,149 | 40.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,091 | −5.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,246 | 14.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,604 | 28.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,970 | 22.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,005 | 1.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,207 | 10.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,294 | 3.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,469 | 7.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,455 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,699 | 9.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,852 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,633 | −7.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Schulenburg?
In 2020, Schulenburg had 2,633 people. There were 964 households and 600 families.
Here is a breakdown of the different groups of people in Schulenburg as of 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,406 | 53.4% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 379 | 14.39% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0.11% |
| Asian (NH) | 16 | 0.61% |
| Some other race (NH) | 10 | 0.38% |
| Mixed/multiracial (NH) | 43 | 1.63% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 776 | 29.47% |
| Total | 2,633 |
In 2000, about 21.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 27.6% were 65 or older. The average age was 44 years.
Education in Schulenburg
The Schulenburg Independent School District serves the city. It is home to the Schulenburg Shorthorns. St. Rose of Lima Catholic School also operates here. It teaches students from prekindergarten to 8th grade. There is also a campus of Blinn College, which is a public junior college.
Local News
Schulenburg has one local newspaper called The Schulenburg Sticker. A German immigrant named Ernst Goeth started it in 1894. The newspaper has been printed continuously since then.
Transportation and Roads
Schulenburg is located where three major US highways meet. These are Interstate 10, U.S. Route 77, and U.S. Route 90. Routes 77 and 90 form the main intersection in the city. Interstate 10 passes just north of the city center.
Famous People from Schulenburg
- Willis Adams, a former football player for the Cleveland Browns.
- Hugo Hollas, a former NFL player for the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers.
- E. J. Holub, a former NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Lora Lee Michel (born 1940), an American child actor.
- Joe Mikulik, a baseball manager and player in the minor leagues.
See also
In Spanish: Schulenburg (Texas) para niños
