Willow City, Texas facts for kids
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Willow City, Texas
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 Willow City, Texas
Location in Texas
Willow City, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Gillespie |
| Elevation | 1,713 ft (522 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78675
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-79432 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380785 |
Willow City is a small community in Gillespie County, Texas, United States. It's not an official city with its own government, but it's a recognized place. In 2000, about 75 people lived here. The old Willow City School, built in 1905, is a special historic place. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
Where is Willow City?
Willow City is located in the northeastern part of Gillespie County. You can find it along a road called FM 1323. It's about 12 miles northeast of a larger town called Fredericksburg. The community sits at an elevation of 522 meters (1,713 feet) above sea level.
What's the Weather Like?
The weather in Willow City is usually warm. Summers are hot and humid, meaning there's a lot of moisture in the air. Winters are generally mild, not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
A Look Back: Willow City's History
People started settling in the Willow City area even before the American Civil War. Many English-speaking settlers gathered here, especially since Gillespie County was mostly settled by German-speaking people.
In 1877, a post office was opened, and the community was simply called "Willow." Ten years later, as it grew, its name changed to "Willow City." Around the year 1900, about 132 people lived there.
However, the number of people living in Willow City started to decrease after that. In 1964, only 17 people lived there. But since the 1970s, the population has stayed around 75 people.
Willow City was once home to the Alfred Pfeil Gin, a place where cotton was processed. In 1924, there was an explosion involving a boiler at the gin. The force of the explosion blew out parts of the building's walls.
Even though Willow City doesn't have its own city government, it does have its own post office. The ZIP code for Willow City is 78675.
