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TARPLEY, Texas
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Population (2000):Elevation: 1,322 ftArea: 1.8 smCounty: Bandera
Zip Code: 78883
Area Code: 830Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: Latitude 29.657° Longitude -99.276°
Location: South Central part of county; 12 mi SW of Bandera; 19 mi E of Utopia; N of Hondo
Highways: RR 462, 470
Creeks: WilliamsRivers:Parks:
REFERENCES
CITY: UnincorporatedCHAMBER & TOURISM: Chamber: none
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions.
Some of the very nearby attractions include:
Wildlife Art Museum (Leakey)
Lone Star Motorcycle Museum (Vanderpool)
Ancient Live Oak Reference Landmark (Rio Frio)
Frio Bat Cave (Concan)
Devil's Sinkhole and Bat Cave (Rocksprings
River Oaks Golf Course (Utopia)
Sabinal Canyon Museum (Utopia)
PARKS: There are state parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These nearby parks include:
Garner State Park (Concan)
Lost Maples State Natural Area (Vanderpool)
EVENT CALENDAR: See profile web site shown below.
MAPS: Google, GeoHack
HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "In 1878 a post office named Hondo Canon opened on Williams Creek. In 1899 it was moved several miles south and renamed Tarpley after Tarpley Prickett, the son of postmaster John Prickett. That year the Buckner family began renting rooms in their home to travelers. By 1900 a store and a smithy were attached to the post office. In 1902 a school was built, and later a Baptist church was erected. Tarpley had a population estimated at twenty-five in 1925 and forty in 1984. In 1990 it was thirty. The population remained the same in 2000."
MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News (not available)
WEATHER: Weather Underground
OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; Home Town Locator; ePodunk (not available); City Data (not available); Texas Escapes (not available); Travel Texas (not available)
NOTES:
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GOVERNMENT SERVICES
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated
LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Bandera County Government Offices
STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices
CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies |
DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:
See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.
ANTLER HOUSE AT 7 CANYONS RANCH: 830-562-3333; 1160 Seco Passage Road, Tarpley, TX 78883. Private getaway at the base of the canyons. Two bedroom/2 bath guest house with fully equipped kitchen, kiva fireplace, full-length front porch w/rockers, hot tub, fire pit, charcoal grill. Satellite TV, DVD, central H/A, washer/dryer. Two queens, twin bunkbed, 2 twin rollaways. Sleeps maximum of eight. Pets permitted. Wildlife and bird watching. Spectacular views.
BACKROADS RESERVATIONS: 830-562-3545; Tarpley, TX 78883
CORNERSTONE CONFERENCE RETREAT: 830-562-3333; 12125 FM 470, Tarpley, TX 78883
FIG PRESERVE BED & BREAKFAST: 866-796-0660; 830-522-4661; Tarpley, TX 78883. Traditional B&B situated in the hills on Hondo Creek. There are two bedrooms with individual baths and private entrances in the main house and a one bedroom separate cabin. Full breakfast served daily in the dining room. Optional dinners can be arranged. Areas to hike and bike.
ROOST AT KINGFISHER RANCH: 866-796-0660; 830-522-4661; Tarpley, TX 78883. Private 3 bedroom/2 bath house, can accommodate 8. TV, Cable, VHS, CD, outdoor grill, fully equipped kitchen, DW, washer/dryer, cell coverage. Fishing, hiking, bird watching. One mile before Tarpley intersection on 470.
STONY RIDGE RANCH RETREAT: 830-562-3542; 326 PR 232, Tarpley, TX 78883. www.stonyridgeranch.com. Custom built log home, very upscale, for up to 8 guests. View of hills, library, walking trails. 30 foot deck overlooks 3,000 acres, paradise.
YELLOW ROSE RANCH: 210-698-2001; 210-845-7350; 830-562-3660; Tarpley, TX 78883. Six 2 & 3 bedroom/2bath lodges with fully equipped kitchens, screened porches, air/heat. Accommodations for your horses. Trails, swimming, fishing, canoeing, wildlife, lake/creek frontage, 500+ acres. No pets or rental horses.
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
OLD TARPLEY TOWNSQUARE: 830-562-3551; 11832 Hwy 470, Tarpley, TX 78883
GAIL STONE REALTY: 830-562-3750; 12003 FM 470, Tarpley, TX 78883. www.gailstonerealty.com
RESTAURANTS-DINING-BEVERAGES-ENTERTAINMENT
MAC & ERNIES: 830-562-3727; 11804 FM 470, Tarpley, TX 78883
WILLIAMS CREEK DEPOT: 830-562-3250; 11999 FM 470, Tarpley, TX 78883. www.williamscreekdepot.com. Entertainment. Open Thur-Sat. Live music on Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:30p. Songwriters circle on Sunday afternoons.
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LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDERS:
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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