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ECKERT, Texas Pronounced: "ECH-ert" "no slogan" Population (2000): unknown REFERENCES CITY: Not incorporated.CHAMBER and TOURISM: None ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES: Nothing formal SMALLER NEIGHBORING TOWNS: Willow City; Crabapple PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Tourism, ranching MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:Note: This unincorporated "ghost" town area is still known but is dominated by the neighboring area of Willow City, and most locals consider it as one area and call it "Willow City:. See Willow City. There is not a downtown area or any clustering of businesses. 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 DOWNTOWNL JEWLRY WORKSHOP; ROCKBOX; WILDSEED FARM; COWBOY RANCH LLANO: PARKS; GOLF; HILL COUNTRY WILDLIFE MUSEUM; LLANO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM; LANTEX THEATER PARKS: There are many state 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 CALENDAR: There are no regularly scheduled events. WEATHER: Weather Underground (not available) MEDIA COVERAGE: None (see Fredericksburg) MAPS: Google HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: ". . . It was originally called Nebo, presumably after nearby Mount Nebo, and was founded in 1875 when eight Anglo-American families settled there and built a log church called Mount Zion. The town was officially renamed when local farmer and merchant Wilhelm Rudolph Eckert opened a post office in 1903. The population was estimated at 100 in 1925 but fell to fifteen in 1933 and to seven in 1964." PRIOR NAMES: Nebo NATIONAL REGISTRY SITES: None CEMETERIES: On Hwy 16 AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: no; Convenience Stores: no; Restaurants: yes (very limited hours); Lodging: no; Grocery Stores: no; Banks: no; Vehicle Repair: no; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: no; Public Schools: no; Cemetery: yes OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia (not available); ePodunk (not available); City Data (not available); Texas Escapes; Travel Texas (not available) NOTES: (We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections and digital photos, without compensation.) |
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BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
RABKE'S TABLE READY MEATS: 830-685-3266; 3875 Eckert Rd., Willow City, TX 78675. www.rabkes.com TIN STAR RANCH: 830-685-3464; 13454 Lower Crabapple Rd, Fredericksburg, TX; www.tinstarranch.com; A 370-acre ranch. There are 5 guesthouses that capture the feeling of the old west of the 1800's and an old west town reflecting exact replicas of historic frontier buildings. Some of these include: Judge Roy Bean's Jersey Lily Saloon, The Alamo, and others. The back of these buildings is part of an old west shooting range. The 2500 sf saloon is available for weddings, meetings, and family reunions (up to 200 persons). 14 bunk rooms at the saloon that accommodate 43 persons maximum. There are no additional local listings. advertisements
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