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ALAMO SPRINGS/BANKERSMITH, Texas

"Texas Hill Country Living on Mount Alamo"

Population (2000): unknownCOL Index (2008): unknown
Elevation (Mt Alamo): 2,016 ftArea (Mt Alamo): ~3,000+ acresCounty: Kendall County
Zip Code: 78624Area Code: 830Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: Lat-Long: 30.101521,-98.821149 or 30° 6' 5.4756"; -98° 49' 16.1364"
at intersection of Old San Antonio Rd and Alamo Rd
Location: 14 road mi SE of Fredericksburg, 15 road mi NE of Comfort,
10 mi S of US-290, near Luckenbach
Highways: Old San Antonio Rd (Old Hwy #9, Old Rd 9, Old No 9, Old No 9 Hwy, Old Fredericksburg Rd)
Creeks: Alamo Springs Creek (a year round creek that starts at Spring Road and runs N through to the next big working ranch; it was the original water supply for most of the early residents and is now dry)
Rivers: NoneLakes: None

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION Alamo Springs Bat Tunnel Entrance

CITY: Not incorporated. Includes Bankersmith area.

CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: None
See Community website: alamospringsranch.com

NEIGHBORING TOWNS: Albert, S of Cain City, Fredericksburg, Grapetown, Luckenbach, Sisterdale

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: This is a residential area; along with the now well-known Alamo Springs Cafe and the Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area with an impressive Mexican free-tailed bat colony (see profile below).

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: See details in Directory below.
  • Alamo Springs Cafe: Award-wining country cafe known in particular for their delicious burgers.
  • Bankersmith: Ghost Town, Ice Haus, Dance Hall, RV Park
  • Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area & Bat Roost: A tiny state park with a spectacular bat cave & huge bat entry/exit show.
fredericksburg & Northern Train Tunnel Marker NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions
Some of the very nearby attractions include:
  • Fredericksburg: Fort; Butterfly Ranch; Herb Farm; Theater; Trade Days; Museums; Dulcimers; Historic German Downtown; Jewelry Workshop; Rockbox; Wildseed Farm; Cowboy Ranch
  • Luckenbach: Luckenbach Dance Hall & General Store
  • Sisterdale: Sister Creek Vineyards & Winery
PARKS: There are many state, county and LCRA parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These nearby parks include:
  • Fredericksburg: Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site & National Museum Of The Pacific War; Enchanted Rock State Natural Area; Lady Bird Municipal Park
  • Stonewall: LBJ State & National Historical Parks
  • Local city parks include: None
EVENT CALENDARS: Festivals & Major Events; Local Activities & Fun Things To Do; Farmer & Flea Market Days; Specialty & Seasonal Market Days; Art & Galleries; Quilting & Fiber Arts; Car Shows; Motorcycling Events; Beer & Brewing; Wine; Pet Events

WEATHER: Local Weather, Hill Country-wide Weather

MEDIA COVERAGE: None

MAPS: Local Google; Hill Country Special Maps fredericksburg & Northern Train Tunnel

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: Not profiled

Alamo Springs was created (subdivided) in 1976.

PRIOR CITY NAMES: An uncompleted resort community development (~1913) was called "Mount Alamo", and some locals still refer to this general area with this name.

HISTORICAL MARKERS: None

CEMETERIES: None

AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: no; Convenience Stores: no; Restaurants: 1; Lodging: yes; Grocery Stores: no; Banks: no; Vehicle Repair: no; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: no; Public Schools: no; Cemetery: no

OTHER PROFILES: Texas Escapes (article centered on the history of the railroad tunnel at Alamo Springs); City Data (not available); Wikipedia (not available)

NOTES: Locations in this area carry the Fredericksburg, TX 78624 postal address. Nearest post office is in Fredericksburg.


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ALAMO SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Admin: 830-990-1460; 710 Alamo Rd, Fredericksburg (Alamo Springs), TX 78624


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LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated

COUNTY, STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES LOCATED IN KENDALL COUNTY:
See: Kendall County.

STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES LOCATED ELSEWHERE
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY:

See: State & Federal Offices

Note: There is not a local US Post Office.




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COMFORT GETAWAY: 830-431-0989; 109 Hope Rd, Fredericksburg/Alamo Springs, TX 78624. comfortgetaway.com. A true Texas Hill Country Getaway Guesthouse, secluded and very private. You are invited to come explore, relax, enjoy the views, gentle breezes, serenity and romantic atmosphere for a day, a week, or a month. Nestled midway between Comfort and Fredericksburg Texas on 20 plus private acres, you can unwind in the privacy of a well appointed home with tons of romantic amenities, including outdoor hot tub, king size bed and full kitchen. Linda Cook-proprietor, linda@comfortgetaway.com

DAS MAUS HAUS: 830-992-2122; 907 Alamo Rd, Fredericksburg/Alamo Springs, TX 78624. facebook.com/DasMausHaus

SILLY RABBIT TENT CAMPING: 210-887-1406; Fredericksburg/Alamo Springs, TX 78624

WALNUT CANYON GUEST CABINS: 830-456-9326; Fredericksburg/Alamo Springs, TX 78624. walnutcanyoncabins.com


MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES


ALAMO SPRINGS CAFE: 830-990-8004; 107 Alamo Rd, Alamo Springs, TX 78624. alamospringscafetx.com. Award-wining country cafe known in particular for their delicious burgers. Entertainment

ALAMO SPRINGS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 506 Alamo Rd, Fredericksburg/Alamo Springs, TX 78624. 1 mi from Alamo Springs Cafe off Hwy #9. alamospringschristianfellowship.com

ALAMO SPRINGS RANCH: Off Old Hwy #9, Fredericksburg/Alamo Springs, TX 78624. A ranch community development (subdivision) with approximately 2500 acres. Comprised of small ranches from 5 to 40 acres. alamospringsranch.com

BANKERSMITH TX GHOST TOWN, ICE HAUS, DANCE HALL, RV PARK: 512-953-9428, 8142 Old San Antonio Rd, Fredericksburg/Alamo Springs, TX 78624. bankersmithtexas.com/rv-camping. Ghost town, ice haus, dance hall, RV park. Monthly activities, see thebestoftexas.org

(The) BLACK PIG: 830-499-1195; 608 Alamo Rd, Fredericksburg/Alamo Springs, TX 78624. theblackpig.biz. Great outdoor food trailer cafe

CAMP DIASOZO: 508 Alamo Rd, Alamo Springs Ranch, Alamo Springs, TX 78624. Located at Alamo Springs Ranch. A unique camp in Alamo Springs Ranch for children with morphea and scleroderma and their families. Pickup Truck Ministries: Bill or Jane, 830-733-0150. Web

OLD TUNNEL STATE PARK (FORMERLY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA BAT ROOST):

Old Tunnel State Park A tiny state park with a spectacular bat cave & huge bat entry/exit show. 16 acres and seasonal home to a colony of 1-3 million Mexican Free-tailed bats. Upper bat viewing area open 7 nights a week, free access. Lower viewing area open May-Oct on Thu-Sun, no reservations, an entrance fee is charged. Group tours. Half-mile hiking/nature trail, picnic tables, and exhibits.

Location: In Kendall County, on Old San Antonio Rd,
11 mi SE of Fredericksburg,
mid-way between US 290 and FM 473 at
Alamo Springs: 866-978-2287
Latitude: 30.101, Longitude: -98.821
TPWD Profile; Reference Article. See Bats
Photo Gallery: Old Tunnel

PICK-UP TRUCK MINISTRIES: 830-733-0150; 508 Alamo Rd, Fredericksburg/Alamo Springs, TX 78624. 1 mi from Alamo Springs Cafe off Hwy #9. pickuptruckministries.com


NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC SERVICE & SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS


Note: For county-wide non-profits, public service & social service organizations, see: Kendall County

Note: For Hill Country-wide non-profits, public service and social service organizations, see Hill Country Area Profile




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INTEGRITY WASTE SERVICES: 830-377-8921; 156 Harry Holt Dr, Center Point, TX 78010. integritywasteservices.com. Facebook. Residential and commercial trash service in Comfort, Alamo Springs, Center Point, Kerrville, Ingram and Hunt


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