Vanderpool, Texas
Vanderpool, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 29°44′43″N 99°33′18″W / 29.74528°N 99.55500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bandera |
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379206[1] |
Vanderpool is a small unincorporated community in Bandera County in the Texas Hill Country, United States, which is part of the Edwards Plateau.[1] It is considered part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. Although it is unincorporated, Vanderpool has a post office, with the ZIP code of 78885.[2] According to the Handbook of Texas, Vanderpool had a population of 22 in 1990. Hunting, ranching and tourism are prime contributors to the regional economy.[3]
Geography
[edit]Vanderpool is located along the Sabinal River in the Sabinal Canyon.[4] It is in western Bandera Count at the intersection of Texas State Highway 187 and Ranch to Market Road 337.
Climate
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Vanderpool has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
Education
[edit]The Utopia Independent School District serves students in the area.
Attractions
[edit]Vanderpool is home to the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum, which features over 50 classic motorcycles from 1910 to the modern era.[6] Lost Maples State Park is located a few miles north of town.[7] Garner State Park, in which the Green kingfisher can be spotted, is about a 30-minute drive to the southwest. It is a popular birdwatching destination for American and foreign tourists.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vanderpool, Texas
- ^ ZIP Code lookup
- ^ "VANDERPOOL, TX". The Handbook of Texas. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
- ^ a b "Vanderpool, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Climate Summary for Vanderpool, Texas
- ^ Scott Potter (January–February 2006). "Destinations: Lone Star Motorcycle Museum". Motorcycle Classics. Retrieved August 18, 2009.
- ^ "Lost Maples State Natural Area". Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
Municipalities and communities of Bandera County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This city also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |