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HARPER, Texas
"no slogan"
Population (2000): 1,006COL Index (2008): 79.6
Elevation: 2,054 ftArea: 56.6 smCounty: Gillespie
Zip Code: 78631Area 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 783Rivers: None
REFERENCES
CITY: Census-Designated Place (CDP); Not incorporated.CHAMBER and TOURISM:
HARPER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 830-864-5901
PO Box 308, Harper, TX 78631
Web: www.harpertexas.com; Email: vbiersch@ktc.com
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES: Nothing formal
SMALLER NEIGHBORING TOWNS:
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
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 parks include:
HARPER COMMUNITY PARK
EVENT CALENDAR: For full details on each event see Festivals & Events
January:
February:
March:
April:
May:
June:
July:
August:
September:
October:
November: Hunters's Weekend (Turkey Shoot at Harper Community Park, Fri 10a. Fish Fry at Harper Fire Station, Sat 11-2.)
December:
On-Going Events: For full details on each event see Hill Country Market Days, Trade Days, Farmers Markets:
WEATHER: Weather Underground
MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News (Topix)
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:
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
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 and ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
Partial list below:LODGING/MOTELS/ACCOMMODATIONS/GUEST HOUSES/B&B'S
Click: Harper Lodging Listings and Reservation Services
OTHER GOODS & SERVICES
AMERICAN LEGION POST 650:
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH:
HARPER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: 830-864-4044; 23122 W Hwy 290, Harper, TX 78631. http://www.harper.txed.net
HARPER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT:
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://golf.double-b-ranch.com
LONE STAR FLYING SERVICE AIRPORT: 830-739-2500; 2 mi N of Harper. Private use. Permission required prior to landing. Runway: 3700 x 60 ft.
LONGHORN CAFE: 830-864-4328; 23624 Hwy 290, Harper, TX 78631. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Great menu food. No Beer. BYOB. Excellent. Open: Every day 7a-2p, Fri til 8p with band playing from 6-8p. Owners: Gene & Gloria.
SECURITY STATE BANK:
ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH:
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
KOWERT REALTY: 830-864-4674
SKIPPER REALTY: 830-864-4500
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