Talpa, Texas facts for kids
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Talpa, Texas
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 Talpa, Texas
Location in Texas
Talpa, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| Elevation | 1,962 ft (598 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1348210 |
Talpa is a small place in Coleman County, Texas, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2000, about 127 people lived there.
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What is Talpa's Story?
People say Talpa got its name from a very big catalpa tree that grew nearby. It became an important stop for the Santa Fe Railroad. Because of the railroad, Talpa grew into a busy place where farmers could sell their goods.
In 1940, Talpa had 254 residents and 16 businesses. By 1980, the number of people dropped to 122, with only three businesses and a post office. The population grew a little between 1990 and 2000, reaching 127 people.
Even though Talpa doesn't have its own city government, it still has a post office. Its zip code is 76882.
Talpa has experienced strong weather events. On March 17, 2008, a small tornado, called an EF0, hit the area. Another, much stronger tornado, an F3, was recorded near Talpa on April 10, 1979. This tornado caused a lot of damage to houses, but thankfully, no one was hurt.
Where is Talpa Located?
Talpa is found along U.S. Highway 67 in the western part of Coleman County. It's less than 20 miles from Ballinger to the west and Coleman to the east. Other roads like Farm to Market Road 2132, Texas State Highway 153, and Farm to Market Road 2134 also pass through or near Talpa.
What is Talpa's Weather Like?
The weather in Talpa usually has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild, meaning not too cold. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Talpa has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often shown as Cfa on climate maps.
How is Education in Talpa?
Students in Talpa attend public schools run by the Panther Creek Consolidated Independent School District.
Before this, on July 1, 1986, the Talpa Centennial Independent School District joined with the Mozelle Independent School District. After they combined, the school district was renamed Panther Creek.
Famous People from Talpa
- Roxy Gordon, who was a poet, a writer of novels, and a musician.
