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HARPER, Texas
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Population (2000): 1,006COL Index (2008): 79.6
Elevation: 2,054 ft
Area: 56.6 smCounty: Gillespie
Zip Code: 78631
Area Code: 830-864Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 30° 18' 4" N, 99° 14' 36" W
Location: Far-western part of county; 23 mi W of Fredericksburg;
22 mi NW of Kerrville; 40 mi S of Mason; 40 mi SE of Junction
Highways: US 290, TX 783
Rivers: None
REFERENCES
CITY: Census-Designated Place (CDP); Not incorporated.CHAMBER and TOURISM: Chamber is no longer in operation.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES: Nothing formal
SMALLER NEIGHBORING TOWNS: Segovia (32 mi NW); Mountain Home (15 mi SW)
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
HARPER PIONEER MUSEUM: See details below.
HIDDEN SPRINGS GOLF COURSE: See details below.
NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions.
Some of the very nearby attractions include:
PARKS: There are other parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These nearby parks include:
Local city park:
HARPER COMMUNITY PARK: N side of Hwy 290, in town. Call 830-864-4050 to reserve facilities or booking@harpercommunitypark.com. POB 124. www.harpercommunitypark.com
EVENT CALENDAR: For full details on each event see Festivals & Events
September: Frontier Day Rodeo & Dance at Community Park (1st weekend Sep)
November: Hunters's Weekend (Turkey Shoot at Harper Community Park, Fri 10a. Fish Fry at Harper Fire Station, Sat 11-2.)
On-Going Events: For full details on each event see Hill Country Market Days, Trade Days, Farmers Markets:
WEATHER: Weather Underground, and Yahoo
MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News (Topix)
(THE) HARPER NEWS: 830-864-5655, POB 418, 23586 W US Hwy 290, Harper, TX 78631. No web. Published every two weeks.
MAPS: Google, more
HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "The site was first settled by the Matthew Taylor and Eli McDonald families in 1863. A historical marker shows the site of the McDonald massacre of August 1864, in which two members of the McDonald family were killed by Kiowa Indians, a young mother and four children were captured, and the elderly Aunt Hannah escaped. The first post office was established in 1883 by George Franklin Harper, for whom the town was named. Harper celebrated its centennial in 1963, and more than 15,000 visitors attended the festivities. In 1985 the town served a large ranching area and had six churches, a fire department and ambulance service, a public school, and growing residential subdivisions. As of 1982 Harper had the oldest bank still operating in Gillespie County. The population was 383 in 1982 and 1990. By 2000, however, it had grown to 1,006."
PRIOR NAMES:
NATIONAL REGISTRY SITES:
CEMETERIES: HARPER CEMETERY; JUNG CEMETERY; NOXVILLE CEMETERY; SPRING CREEK CEMETERY; ST ANTHONY'S CEMETERY
AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: yes; Convenience Stores: yes; Restaurants: yes; Lodging: yes; Grocery Stores: yes; Banks: yes; Vehicle Repair: yes; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: yes; Public Schools: yes; Cemetery: yes
PORTAL WEB CAM GALLERY: Harper
OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; City Data
ePodunk Profile (not available); Texas Escapes; Travel Texas (not available)
NOTES:
We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
CHURCHES
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 830-864-4241; Harper, TX 78631
HARPER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 830-864-5042; Harper, TX 78631
HARPER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 830-459-8001; Hwy 290, Harper, TX 78631. www.umc.org
LUTHERAN CHURCH: 830-864-4193; Harper, TX 78631
ST JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH: 830-864-4193; 23932 W Hwy 290, Harper, TX 78631. www.stjamesharper.com
ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH: Harper, TX 78631
WILD RIDE MINISTRIES: 830-864-5577; 20842 W Hwy 290, Harper, TX 78631. www.wildrideministries.net
EMERGENCIES (Police, Fire, EMS/Medical) Dial 911 |  |
HARPER VOLUNTEER FIRE & EMS DEPARTMENT: 830-864-4253; 84 N RR 783, Harper, TX 78631. www.harper-vfd-ems.com
HIDDEN SPRINGS GOLF COURSE: 830-990-4122; 225 Living Water Ranch Rd, on Fiedler Rd, Harper, TX 78631. Public, 18 holes, 6450 yds, par 72. http://www.hidden-springs-golf.com
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated
LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Gillespie County Government Offices
GILLESPIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: 800-735-0362; Harper, TX 78631
GILLESPIE COUNTY YARD - HARPER: 125 S RR 783; Harper, TX 78631
STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices
US POST OFFICE: 830-864-4024; Harper, TX 78631. www.usps.com
CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies |
DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:
See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.
DOUBLE B RANCH & RESORT: 830-990-9500; 800-830-5008; 225 Living Water Ranch Rd, Harper, TX 78631. Dude Ranch. Camping, hiking, hunting, catch and release fishing (perch, bass, catfish and trout), swimming, horseback riding, golf at Hidden Springs. Lodge rooms and one, two and three bedroom cabins, and tent camping. 1,100-acre ranch is located outside of Tivydale, S of Fredericksburg. www.double-b-ranch.com
HARPER TEXAS HUNT: 210-216-3069; Harper, TX 78631. Whitetail & axis deer. Ron Classy. 30 mi N of Fredericksburg. 215 acres. Deluxe 2 BR cabin with all amenities. Sleeps 6.http://harpertexashunt.com
LDR MEAT MARKET, PROCESSING, TAXIDERMY: 830-669-2024; Harper, TX 78631. Day hunting, semi-guided, weekends & weekdays. Cabin & new bath houses. Camping available.
LONE STAR RANCH EXOTIC HUNTS: 830-669-2094; Harper, TX 78631. www.lonestarranchexotichunts.com. Bow hunting, will obtain and deliver any exotic needs, we provide any kind of exotic hunting, on 1500 acres, year round. Hunting lodge.
(J & R) MOELLENDORF RANCH: 830-997-3550; Located in Kerr County, TX, 40 mi W of Fredericksburg, TX, 16 mi W of Harper and 21 mi N of Kerrville. Two miles off I-10. We have white-tailed deer, Rio Grande turkey, native birds, small mammals, and axis deer that freely roam the ranch. Trophy white-tailed deer, management buck, and also axis buck hunting. Excellent white-tailed deer hunting. We offer guided hunting. www.jandrmoellendorf.com
TAXIDERMY & MEAT PROCESSING:
DAUNA'S DRIVE-IN: 830-864-4050; 32401 Hwy 290 W, Harper, TX 78631. Storage
LDR PROCESSING & MEAT MARKET, PROCESSING, TAXIDERMY: 830-669-2024; 16656 US Hwy 290, Harper, TX 78631. Processing & Storage, Stands, feeders.
LINDLEY'S LIVELY TAXIDERMY: 830-864-5005; 23868 Hwy 290 W, Harper, TX 78631. Storage, hunting licenses
WIENECKE DEER PROCESSING: 830-864-4381; 4640 Klein Branch Rd, Harper, TX 78631. Processing & Storage.
DOUBLE B RANCH & RESORT: 830-990-9500; Harper, TX 78631. Dude Ranch, event venue. http://www.double-b-ranch.com
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
AL'S WELDING: 830-739-2085 or 830-864-4759; Harper, TX 78631
ALLEGIANCE AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING: 830-864-4063 or 830-739-7579; Harper, TX 78631
AQUA DOC WELL SERVICE: 830-329-3992 or 3993; Harper, TX 78631
ARROWHEAD HOMES: 830-864-5724; Harper, TX 78631
ARTEAUTO: 830-864-5040; Harper, TX 78631
A TEAM CUSTOM TILE: 830-329-9561; Harper, TX 78631
BEHRENDS FEED @ BODE'S: 830-864-4004; 23808 US Hwy 290, Harper, TX 78631
BOYCE GRONA: 830-864-4095; Harper, TX 78631
DAUNA'S: 830-864-4050; 23401 W US Hwy 290, Harper, TX 78631. Convenience Store, lunch, hunting supplies, corn, cold storage, feeders
DOUBLE B RANCH & RESORT: 830-990-9500; 800-830-5008; 225 Living Water Ranch Rd, Harper, TX 78631. Dude Ranch. Camping, hiking, hunting, catch and release fishing (perch, bass, catfish and trout), swimming, horseback riding, golf at Hidden Springs. Lodge rooms and one, two and three bedroom cabins, and tent camping. 1,100-acre ranch is located outside of Tivydale, S of Fredericksburg. www.double-b-ranch.com
HARPER FIX-IT SHOP: 830-864-4726; 171 Palmer Ave; Harper, TX 78631
(THE) HARPER NEWS: 830-864-5655, POB 418, 23586 W US Hwy 290, Harper, TX 78631. No web. Published every two weeks.
HARPER PUMP SERVICE: 830-864-4024; Harper, TX 78631
HILL COUNTRY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION: 830-895-5424; Harper, TX 78631
HONIG RANCH: 657 KC 432, Harper, TX 78631
JAKE'S AUTOMOTIVE: 830-864-4863; Harper, TX 78631
JORDAN RESTORATION, INC: 830-864-4976; Harper, TX 78631. http://www.jordanrestoration.com. Emergency insurance restoration, repair, remodeling.
KRAMER WHOLESALE: 830-864-4364; Harper, TX 78631
LONE STAR FLYING SERVICE AIRPORT: 830-739-2500; 2 mi N of Harper, TX 78631. Private use. Permission required prior to landing. Runway: 3700 x 60 ft.
LONGHORN STORAGE: 830-864-5259; Harper, TX 78631
MARSCHALL FENCING: 830-864-4984; Harper, TX 78631
MB GAS COMPANY: 830-864-4330; Harper, TX 78631. Propane
MITCHEL HARPER: 830-864-4143; Harper, TX 78631. Electrician
OLD STONE MARKET: 830-864-5060; Harper, TX 78631. Catering and spices
PAT LANGE SERVICES, INC.: 830-864-5880 or 896-5855; Harper, TX 78631
PICKENS DRILLING COMPANY & WELL SERVICES: 830-864-4487; Harper, TX 78631. www.pickensdrilling.com
(THE) RANCHER'S RESOURCE: 830-864-5161 office/fax; 512-413-1610 cell; 657 Blue Oak Trail, Harper, TX 78631. http://www.theranchersresource.com
RAZ LIVESTOCK SALES: 830-864-4538; Harper, TX 78631
RON LONG: 830-329-0442; Harper, TX 78631. Private Investigator
SECURITY STATE BANK & TRUST: 830-864-4400; Harper, TX 78631
SOUTH TX ANGORA GOATS: 830 864-5561; Harper, TX 78631. www.angoragoat.us
TATSCH AUTO SUPPLY: 830-864-4344; Harper, TX 78631
TEXAS BUILT: 830-864-5152; Harper, TX 78631
TRI STAR SERVICES: 830-285-3191; Harper, TX 78631. Roofing and Repairs
YVETTE SCHUBERT - CREATIVE MEMORIES CONSULTANT: 830-864-4840; Harper, TX 78631
WALDO'S: 830-864-4040; 23682 W US Hwy 290, Harper, TX 78631. Convenience Store, gas, drinks, hunting supplies. www.waldosgroceries.com
HARPER PIONEER MUSEUM: 830-739-2101; Harper, TX 78631. www.harperpioneermuseum.com. Founded in 1986. Hours: April - October, Sundays 2-4p and by appointment. Displays of artifacts new and old to Harper: Family history books, school histories, arrowhead collections, Veteran's Honor roll and exhibits, cemetery rolls, toys, tools, and much more.
NON-PROFIT & PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN LEGION POST 650: Harper, TX 78631. A congressionally chartered mutual-aid organization of military veterans founded to benefit those veterans who served during a wartime. www.legion.org
HARPER COMMUNITY PARK HALL: 830-864-4050; in Community Park, POB 124, Harper, TX 78631. N side of Hwy 290, in town. Call or email to reserve facilities booking@harpercommunitypark.com. www.harpercommunitypark.com
HARPER LIBRARY: 830-864-4993; 23247 US Hwy 290, POB 74, Harper, TX 78631. www.harpertxlibrary.org. Tues-Wed 9a-6p, Thur 9a-9p, Sat 10a-4p. Tomi Pugh, Volunteer Library Director
HARPER LIBRARY RESALE SHOP: 830-864-5870; 23247 US Hwy 290 W, Harper, TX 78631. www.harperlibraryresale.net. Wed-Fri 10a-5p, Sat 9:30a-2:30p
KOWERT REAL ESTATE: 830-864-4674; 24448 W US 290, Harper, TX 78631. www.kowertrealestate.com
SKIPPER REALTY: 830-864-4500; Harper, TX 78631
RESTAURANTS-DINING-BEVERAGES-ENTERTAINMENT
EASY PICKENS BAR-B-Q: 830-864-4003; Harper, TX 78631
EL GALLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 830-669-2406; US Hwy 290, Harper, TX 78631. 10 mi E of Harper
LONGHORN CAFE: 830-864-4328; 23624 Hwy 290, Harper, TX 78631. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. BYOB. No Beer. Open: Every day 7a-2p, Fri til 8p with band playing from 6-8p.
CRAZY HORSE RV PARK: 830-864-4200; Harper, TX 78631
RIVER RUN RV PARK: 830-990-9500; Harper, TX 78631
WILKE RV PARK: 830-864-4575; Harper, TX 78631
SCHOOLS
HARPER HEAD START: 830-864-4848; Harper, TX 78631
HARPER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: 830-864-4044; 23122 Hwy 290 W, Harper, TX 78631. Level 2A. http://www.harper.txed.net
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