Wimberley, Texas facts for kids
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Wimberley, Texas
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Downtown Wimberley
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Location of Wimberley, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays |
| Settled (as Winters' Mill) | 1856 |
| Named | 1880 |
| Incorporated (city) | 2000 |
| Founded by | Preston Justus Nielson |
| Named for | Pleasant Wimberley |
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| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.96 sq mi (23.19 km2) |
| • Land | 8.96 sq mi (23.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
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| • Total | 2,839 |
| • Density | 360.92/sq mi (139.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78676
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| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| FIPS code | 48-79624 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412278 |
Wimberley is a charming city located in Hays County, Texas, in the United States. It's known for its beautiful natural spots and a friendly community. Even today, you can still see many ranches around the area. In 2020, about 2,839 people called Wimberley home.
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History of Wimberley
Wimberley began as a small trading post in 1848. This was the same year Hays County was officially created. The trading post was set up near a stream called Cypress Creek.
In 1856, a man named William Carvin Winters built a gristmill here. A gristmill is a place where grain is ground into flour. Because of the mill, the area became known as "Winters' Mill."
Later, in 1864, the mill was sold to the Cude family. They changed its name to "Cude's Mill." Then, in 1874, Pleasant Wimberley bought the mill. The town was then named after him. Over time, the mill grew to process wood, shingles, flour, and even cotton.
The original mill is no longer there. However, William Winters' old home, called the Winters–Wimberley House, still stands. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important historical site.
In 1880, a post office was opened in the community. It was first called "Wimberleyville" but was soon shortened to just Wimberley. Even though the mill closed in 1925, the town kept growing. It became a popular place for tourists and visitors. Wimberley officially became a city in May 2000.
In 2015, Wimberley experienced a big flood. The Blanco River, which flows through the town, rose very high. The community worked together to recover from this event.
Geography and Nature
Wimberley is located in the western part of Hays County. It is about 38 miles southwest of Austin and 58 miles northeast of San Antonio. The city covers an area of about 23.2 square kilometers, all of which is land.
Cypress Creek flows into the Blanco River right in Wimberley. The Blanco River then flows into the San Marcos River near the city of San Marcos. This is about 16 miles southeast of Wimberley.
Wimberley is famous for its beautiful natural swimming spots. Two of the most well-known are Blue Hole and Jacob's Well. Both are located along Cypress Creek and are popular places for people to visit and enjoy nature.
Wimberley's Climate
The weather in Wimberley has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild and cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Wimberley's Population
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| 2010 | 2,626 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,839 | 8.1% | |
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As of 2020, there were 2,839 people living in Wimberley. These people lived in 1,428 households. Many different groups of people make up the city's population.
In 2010, the city had 2,626 people. About 16.8% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 52.7 years. This means half the people were older than 52.7, and half were younger.
Education in Wimberley
Students in Wimberley attend schools that are part of the Wimberley Independent School District. This district includes several schools for different age groups.
- Scudder Primary School (for younger students)
- Jacob's Well Elementary School (for elementary students)
- Danforth Junior High School (for middle school students)
- Wimberley High School (for high school students)
- Katherine Anne Porter School (a public charter high school)
Notable People from Wimberley
Many interesting people have lived in or have connections to Wimberley:
- Nathan Brown (born 1965) – A poet who used to be the Poet Laureate of Oklahoma.
- Ray Wylie Hubbard (born 1946) – A well-known Texas musician.
- Sarah Jarosz (born 1991) – A talented bluegrass singer and songwriter who grew up here.
- Leon Jaworski (1905–1982) – A special prosecutor involved in the Watergate Scandal.
- Philip McKeon (1964–2019) – A former child actor.
- Buck Meek (born 1987) – A singer-songwriter and guitarist for the band Big Thief.
- Rupert Neve (1926–2021) – A British inventor famous for audio recording equipment.
- Paul Simon – A famous singer and songwriter, who has a home in Wimberley with his wife, singer Edie Brickell.
- Willie Nelson – A Grammy Award-winning music icon, also has a home in Wimberley.
- Kevin Welch (born 1955) – A singer-songwriter.
Images for kids
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Downtown Wimberley
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Location of Wimberley, Texas
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Winters-Wimberley House, built around 1856.
See also
In Spanish: Wimberley (Texas) para niños
