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LAMPASAS COUNTY, Texas
Pronounced: "lam-PASS-us"
"no slogan"
County Seat: LampasasEst: 1856
County Borders: N: Hamilton; NE: Coryell; SE: Bell; S: Burnet; W: San Saba; NW: Mills
Population (2007): 20,877
COL Index (2008): 78.9
Zip Codes: 76539, 76550, 76853
Area Codes: 512, 737Time Zone: CST
Center Line Coordinates: 31° 15' N; 98° 14' W
Location: 75 mi NW of Austin
Major Highways: US 183, 190, 281
Rivers: Colorado, Lampasas
Lakes:
Area: 714 sm
Elevation:
REFERENCES
CITIES AND TOWNS:Cities: Copperas, Lamapasas, Kempner, Lometa
Unincorporated: Adamsville, Bend, Lake Victor, Naruna, Nix, Rumley, Scallorn, Watson
Not all of Lampasas County is within the Texas Hill Country. Only the southwestern-most third of the county area is in the Hill Country. The approximate dividing line is TX 183 - Lampasas. For our definition of the boundaries of the Texas Hill Country, see: Definition & Maps.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
LAMPASAS COUNTY: County Judge Wayne Boultinghouse: 512-556-8271
400 S. Live Oak, County Courthouse, Lampasas, TX 76550
Web: www.co.lampasas.tx.us/ips/cms; Email: not available
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS:
CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CTCOG)
Jim Reed, Executive Director: 254-770-2200
PO Box 729, Belton, TX 76513
Web: www.ctcog.org, Email: jreed@ctcog.org
COUNTY CHAMBER AND TOURISM:
LAMPASAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
512-556-5172; Fax: 512-556-2195; Toll Free: 866-556-5172
205 South US 281, PO Box 627, Lampasas, TX 76550
Web: www.lampasaschamber.org, Email: info@lampasaschamber.org
WEATHER: Weather Underground (Lampasas)
MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News (Topix)
MAPS: Google, County
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Agribusiness; deer hunting; nearby Fort Hood military installation
HISTORY:
HANDBOOK OF TEXAS ONLINE: TSHA
COUNTY TXGENWEB PROJECT (genealogical/historical information, including cemeteries, markers, maps, census data, surname queries): TXGenWeb
LAMPASAS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION: See full details in Directory below.
More history at Portal city profiles in list shown above, including Lampasas.
Named for Lampasas River.
CEMETERIES:
See listings in each town, and: Lampasas County Cemetery Photos, Facts & Directions
OTHER PROFILES: US Census Quick Facts; TXCIP; Wikipedia; City Data
NOTES:
We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
LAMPASAS COUNTY: County Judge Wayne Boultinghouse: 512-556-8271; 400 S Live Oak, County Courthouse, Lampasas, TX 76550. www.co.lampasas.tx.us/ips/cms; Email: not available
COUNTY-WIDE PUBLIC SERVICES
AMERICAN RED CROSS, Heart of Texas Chapter, Killeen Branch Office: 254-200-4400;
208 W Ave A, Killeen, TX 76541. mail@waco.redcross.org; http://www.waco.redcross.org/Killeen_Office.php. A humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Serves Lampasas county.
LAMPASAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
512-556-5172; Fax: 512-556-2195; Toll Free: 866-556-5172; 205 S US 281, POX 627, Lampasas, TX 76550. www.lampasaschamber.org, info@lampasaschamber.org
HILL COUNTRY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER: 512-756-2607; POB 27, 1001 N Hill, Burnet, TX 78611. "Believe the Hurt, Begin the Healing", Serving Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano, Mason & San Saba Counties. Multi-disciplinary agency to facilitate the prevention, detection, investigation and treatment of Child Abuse. Provides free services to abused children and their families. Annual fund-raising event: Pedal Power Wildflower Ride. E-mail: hccac@tstar.net. Web: www.hccac.org.
LAMPASAS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION: 512-556-2224; POB 1466, Lampasas, TX 76550. Jeff Jackson, 512-556-3200
VETRIDES: http://www.burnetcountytexas.org/default.aspx?name=constable.pct2. Program assists veterans and their families with transportation to and from Veterans Administration hospitals, veterans services offices, pharmacies, grocery and retail stores. Available in Burnet, Llano and Lampasas counties. To request a RIDE: 877-8S1~8VET(838) or 830-613-9982.
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STATE & FEDERAL OFFICES LOCATED IN THIS COUNTY
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
LAMPASAS COUNTY AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICE: 512-556-8271; Agent Jason Byrd. Lampasas County Office Building, 409 S Pecan Street, Lampasas, TX 76550. http://lampasas-tx.tamu.edu, lampasas-tx@tamu.edu
TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION: 512-556-4055; 1305 Key Ave, Lampasas, TX 76550.
STATE & FEDERAL OFFICES LOCATED ELSEWHERE
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
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HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:
For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom
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