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MEDINA, Texas
Pronounced: "MA-DEAN-ah"
"Apple Capital of Texas", "The Apple of the Hill Country's Eye"
Population (2000): 2,960Elevation: 1,447 ftArea: smCounty: Bandera
Zip Code: 78055
Area Code: 830Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 29° 47' 47" N, 99° 14' 47" W
Location: Central part of county; 24 mi S of Kerrville; 12 mi NW of Bandera; 37 mi E of Leakey; 58 mi W of Boerne; 42 mi N of Hondo
Highways: TX 16 & RR 337
Rivers: Medina
REFERENCES
CITY: Unincorporated, Census-Designated Place (CDP)Web: None
CHAMBER and TOURISM: None
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching, apple industry
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
LOVE CREEK ORCHARDS: From April through October, these orchards are open to the public by guided tour only; call to set up a tour time. Lunch, tours, apple picking, pumpkin patch. Known for its dwarf apple trees that produce full-sized fruit with varieties ranging from Crispin to Jonagold. See full details in Directory below.
THE APPLE STORE & PATIO CAFE: On Main Street, this shop sells their apples and makes and sells 50 Love Creek apple products 9 jams, jellies, apple butter, pies and baked goods, etc. Always fresh apple ice cream and apple pie. See full details in Directory below.
LOVE CREEK NURSERY: Tree nursery, including "lost" Bigtooth maple trees. 12,000 trees! See full details in Directory below.
NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions.
Some of the very nearby attractions include:
COMFORT HISTORIC DISTRICT, SHOPPING, VINEYARDS, GOLF, MONUMENT AND BAT ROOST (Comfort)
BANDERA COWBOY CAPITAL, DUDE RANCHES, FRONTIER TIMES MUSEUM, GOLF, POLLY'S CHAPEL, HILL COUNTRY STATE NATURAL AREA (Bandera)
KERRVILLE ARTS, PARKS, MUSEUMS (Kerrville)
PARKS: There are many State parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These nearby parks include:
HILL COUNTRY STATE NATURAL AREA (Bandera)
GARNER STATE PARK (Concan)
LOST MAPLES STATE NATURAL AREA (Vanderpool)
Local city parks include: None
EVENT CALENDAR: For details on each event, see: Festivals
MAPS: Google
HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "As early as 1865 a sawmill had been built in the area, and several families were settled nearby. The Medina post office was established in 1880, and by the end of the next decade the community had a gin, a corn mill, a hotel, a private bank, two churches, three general stores, and a population of 150. Many area residents raised stock as their primary occupation. By 1914 Medina had a population of 400; it fell to 250 in the early 1930s, when the Great Depression caused many residents to move away in search of jobs. The community recovered fairly rapidly, however, and had a variety of businesses, four churches, and 475 residents by the late 1940s. Most of the area land was devoted to livestock and to recreational hunting leases until the 1980s, when apple farming was introduced to the area. Baxter Adams, Jr., started an experimental orchard of dwarf apple trees in 1980, and the first apples were ready for sale in 1984. The dwarf trees produced regular-sized apples that were 40 percent sweeter than large-tree varieties and proved to be an extremely efficient use of the land, with 1,000 to 2,500 trees an acre. In 1989 the Texas Department of Agriculture declared Medina the Apple Capital of Texas. The 300,000 trees in the Medina area produced 100 tons of fruit in 1990, and more orchards were being planted each year. The annual Medina Apple Festival, held on the last Saturday of July, attracted 20,000 visitors in 1990. The population of Medina was listed as 515 in 1990, but the actual number of residents in Medina proper was closer to 250. By 2000 the population had more than doubled to 515 residents."
MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News (City-Data)
WEATHER: Weather Underground
CEMETERIES:
OAK REST CEMETERY: aka Baker Cemetery, on N side of town on Hwy 16. Web
WEST PRONG CEMETERY: aka Shepherd Cemetery, From Medina go 2 mi W on FM 337, turn L on Coal Kiln Rd. for 1/10 mi, look for yellow sign. Web
OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; ePodunk Profile; City Data (not available); Texas Escapes (not available); Travel Texas (not available)
NOTES:
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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
CHURCHES
COLLEGE AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST: 830-589-2468; Medina, TX 78055
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 830-589-2395; 255 Patterson Street, Medina, TX 78055-0206. www.fbcmedina.org
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 830-589-2646; 263 Reed Ave (at Church St), Medina, TX 78055. www.medinaumc.org. www.umc.org.
STRINGTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST: 830-589-2468; Medina, TX 78055
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GOVERNMENT SERVICES
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated
LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Bandeera County Government Offices
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: 830-796-4323; Medina, TX 78055
STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FIELD OFFICE: 830-796-4124; Medina, TX 78055
US POST OFFICE: 830-589-2416; Medina, TX 78055. www.usps.com
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DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:
See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.
BROKEN BONE RANCH: 210-829-4024; 6840 FM 337, Medina, TX 78055
ESCONDIDA HACIENDA: 888-589-7507; 23670 Hwy 16 N, Medina, TX 78055
GRAND PA JONES: 866-796-0660; 830-522-4661; Medina, TX 78055. Two bedroom, 1 1/2 bath fully equipped cabin in Medina within walking distance to the Medina River and nearby cafe and stores. Fully equipped kitchen.
GRANNY SMITH'S PLACE: 866-796-0660; 830-522-4661; Hwy 16, Medina, TX 78055. Two bedroom, 1 bath home located in Medina. Sleeps up to 6. Access to Medina River from large back yard and within walking distance to shops and cafe. Fully equipped kitchen.
HILL COUNTRY RESORT & EVENT CENTER: 830-589-7475; 17740 Hwy 16 N, Medina, TX 78055. www.hillcountryresortcenter.com. 11 cabins, 10 biker shelters, 50 RV sites with full hook-ups, tent sites, pool, river access, fishing, hiking, marked nature trails, birding/nature watching, horseshoes. TV, DVD, fully equipped kitchens. Large clubhouse, dance hall, beautiful hill country scenery. Great for groups, weddings, reunions, dances, etc. NW of Medina 4 miles.
HIGHPOINT ON THE RIVER: 830-589-7791; POB 176, Medina, TX 78055
KOYOTE RANCH: 800-225-0991; 830-589-4695; 23233 Medina Hwy (Hwy 16 N), Medina, TX 78055. 1 or 2 bedroom log cabins with kitchens located on 100 acre preserve complete with outdoor activities meeting rooms and pool. B&B accommodations located in a fossilized limestone ranch house designed by well known architect, built in 1947. Guests have access to facilities on 100 acre reserve complete with outdoor activities, meeting rooms, pool, general store, biergarten, hiking trails.
MEDINA INN: 830-522-0789; Medina, TX 78055. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 6 or more. Fully equipped kitchen w/dishwasher and microwave, breakfast fixins in fridge. TV, iron/ironing board. Pets and horses allowed.
MOUNTAIN VIEW BED & BREAKFAST: 830-589-2432; 2229 Mesa Verde, Medina, TX 78055. Two 2 bedroom/1 bath cabins featuring vaulted ceilings, fully equipped kitchens, country furnishings, BBQ pit, covered porch. Wildlife photography, bird watching
(THE) NESTING PLACE: 830-589-7791; 13495 Hwy 16, Medina, TX 78055
PARADISE ON THE MEDINA: 866-796-0660; 830-522-4661; Hwy 337, Medina, TX 78055. Two private, unique cottages, each with private hot tub, overlooking the Medina River. Romantic setting, large decks. Sleeps 2-8. King & Queen beds. Fully equipped kitchens Birding, wildlife and scenery. W of Medina.
PARADISE TOO: 866-796-0660; 830-522-4661; Medina, TX 78055. Two bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home located on 10 acres one mile from Medina with private access to the Medina River. House has a wrap around deck, gas grill, and washer and dryer. Large fenced area for dogs.
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
(THE) APPLE STORE & PATIO CAFE: 830-449-0882, 830-589-2202; 14024 State Hwy 16 N, Median, TX 78055. On Main Street, this shop sells their apples and makes and sells 50 Love Creek apple products 9 jams, jellies, apple butter, pies and baked goods, etc. Always fresh apple ice cream and apple pie. Same web as above.
LOVE CREEK ORCHARDS: 800-449-0882; 830-589-2588; Median, TX 78055. From April through October, these apple orchards are open to the public by guided tour only; call to set up a tour time. Lunch, tours, apple picking, pumpkin patch. Known for its dwarf apple trees that produce full-sized fruit with varieties ranging from Crispin to Jonagold. www.lovecreekorchards.com.
LOVE CREEK NURSERY: Median, TX 78055. Tree nursery, including "lost" Bigtooth maple trees. 12,000 trees! At above location and web. www.lovecreeknursery.com
MEDIAN ACE HARDWARE: 830-589-2320; 13958 Hwy 16 N, Medina, TX 78055. www.acehardware.com
MEDINA RIVER SOAP COMPANY: 830-589-2921; Medina, TX 78055. Hand-made quality soaps and bath salts made from the finest natural ingredients. www.medinariversoapco.com
TNT FURNITURE: 830-589-7465; 516 Stringtown Rd, Medina, TX 78055
NON-PROFIT & PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
(THE) CORE: 830-589-3589; 13971 Hwy 16 N, Medina, TX 78055. Community & visitor center. thecoremedina.wordpress.com
EMS BARN: 830-589-7550, Medina, TX 78055
MEDINA COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 830-589-2825; 13948 Hwy 16, Medina, TX 78005. www.medina.lib.tx.us
MEDINA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: 830-589-7225; Medina, TX 78055
HATFIELD REALTY: 830-589-2553; POB 288, 13947 Hwy 16 N, Medina, TX 78055
HILL COUNTRY PROPERTIES: 830-589-2955; 811 E FM 337, Medina, TX 78055
RESTAURANTS-DINING-BEVERAGES-ENTERTAINMENT
(THE) APPLE STORE & PATIO CAFE: See above
(THE) CHUCKWAGON: 830-589-3255; Main St, Medina, TX 78055
KEESE'S BARBECUE: 830-589-7474; Hwy 16 N, Medina, TX 78055
KOYOTE MERCANTILE & BIERGARTEN: 830-589-4695; Hwy 16 N, Medina, TX 78055
MEDINA CORE COFFEEHOUSE: 830-589-3589; 13971 Hwy 16 N, Medina, TX 78055
PAPA DON'S PIZZA & WINGS: 830-589-3777; 13947 Hwy 16 N, Medina, TX 78055
FARM COUNTY RV PARK: 830-589-2276; Off Hwy 16 on FM 2828, Medina, TX 78003. www.farmcc.com. 68 large sites, spectacular views, walking trails, abundant wildlife. Rec hall, swimming pool, basketball, tennis court, play area. Pets allowed.
HILL COUNTRY RESORT & EVENT CENTER: 830-589-7475; 17740 Hwy 16 N, Medina, TX 78055. www.hillcountryresortcenter.com. 11 cabins, 10 biker shelters, 50 RV sites with full hook-ups, tent sites, pool, river access, fishing, hiking, marked nature trails, birding/nature watching, horseshoes. TV, DVD, fully equipped kitchens. Large clubhouse, dance hall, beautiful hill country scenery. Great for groups, weddings, reunions, dances, etc. NW of Medina 4 miles.
KOYOTE RANCH: ; 830-589-4695; Medina, TX 78005. 50 extra large RV sites with 20/30/50 amp services and 50 tent sites (tents & equipment can be provided) on 100 acre preserve complete with outdoor activities, meeting rooms, pool, mercantile and biergarten.
LAS AVES RV RESORT: 830-589-7766; 17740 Hwy 16 N, Medina, TX 78055
MEDINA KAYAKS and RIVER RANCH: 830-589-7215; 761 Haley Ln, Medina, TX 78055
SCHOOLS
MEDINA ISD: 830-589-2855; Medina, TX 78005. www.medinaisd.org; Business Office: 830-589-2855; Elementary School: 830-589-2731; High School: 830-589-2851. "Bobcats"
DEER CREEK ADVENTURE CAMP: 830-589-7123; Medina, TX 78055. On Medina River, off Hwy 16. Summer camps and retreats at a Christian camp. www.deercreekcamp.com
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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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