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VANDERPOOL, Texas
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Population (2000): 20Elevation: 1,578 ftArea: unknown smCounty: Bandera
Zip Code: 78885
Area Code: 830-966Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 29° 44' 43" N, 99° 33' 18" W
Location: Western part of county in Sabinal Canyon;
10 mi N of Utopia; 30 mi W of Bandera; 17 mi E of Leakey; 43 mi SW of Kerrville
Highways: FM 187, 337
Creeks:Rivers: Sabinal
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CITY: UnincorporatedCHAMBER and TOURISM: None
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES: Nothing formal
SMALLER NEIGHBORING TOWNS: Utopia
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching, Park
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: Birdwatching, hunting, tourism See parks below.
SCENIC DRIVE - FM 337: Both east and west spans some of the Hill Country's most spectacular scenery-wooded steppes and tiny secluded valleys. This route is the only way to enter Vanderpool, and is rated one of the top ten scenic drives in the state.
LONE STAR MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM: See full details in Directory below.
NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions.
Some of the very nearby attractions include:
CONCAN: FRIO BAT CAVE; FRIO RIVER FUN
LEAKEY: WILDLIFE ART MUSEUM; REAL COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM; FRIO RIVER FUN; TWISTED SISTERS SCENIC DRIVES & MOTORCYCLE ROUTES
MOUNTAIN HOME: YO RANCH; CAMPS
RIO FRIO: ANCIENT LIVE OAK REFERENCE LANDMARK; FRIO RIVER FUN
UTOPIA: SABINAL CANYON MUSEUM; GOLF; RIVER FUN
PARKS: There are state parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These nearby parks include:
LOST MAPLES STATE NATURAL AREA: 830-966-3413; From Vanderpool, go N on 187 to LMSNA. Besides bigtooth maples the sycamores thrive on the waters of the Sabinal River. Fall foliage usually peaks in early November. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/lostmap
CONCAN: GARNER STATE PARK
ROCKSPRINGS: DEVIL'S SINKHOLE & BAT CAVE
EVENT CALENDAR: For full details on each event see Chamber web site and
Festivals & Events
WEATHER: Weather Underground
MEDIA COVERAGE:
ON-LINE NEWS: TOPIX NEWS
MAPS: Google, GeoHack
HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "The land on which it is located was given as a headright certificate by the Republic of Texas to Jose Texaso and patented by John W. Smith, assignee of Jose Texaso, on August 18, 1849. Smith sold his patent to Victor P. Considerant, who in turn sold several tracts to Henry Taylor and Gideon Thompson. Eventually Taylor owned several thousand acres in the Vanderpool area, where he gave away and sold land for a school, churches, and a cemetery. The Sabinal valley, in which Vanderpool is located, was first settled in the 1850s but was temporarily abandoned in the late 1860s due to raids by Comanche Indians. A post office was established in 1886, closed in 1889, and then reopened in 1902. The town was named for the first postmaster, L. B. Vanderpool, but the site had previously been called Bugscuffle. A school, known as Bugscuffle School, was established and in 1887-88 had fifty-three pupils and one teacher. In 1923 it was made an elementary school and had thirty-six students. As late as 1942 the school still existed. The Upper Sabinal Missionary Baptist Church of Christ organized before 1888 and reached a maximum membership of forty before it disbanded in 1947. The Catholics of Vanderpool organized in 1975; in 1989 there were fourteen families in the parish. An Apostolic Church met in the community house in the 1980s. It had been organized in 1923. The picturesque site of Vanderpool, which is nestled in the Sabinal Canyon surrounded by hills, was used by various Indians. The presence of Comanches, Apaches, Tonkawas, and Kickapoos was recorded by settlers, and Apaches were known to have established villages in the vicinity. Bird watchers come annually from around the nation and foreign countries. Hunting has replaced cotton as the farmers' chief "money crop." The Bell Ranch, now Rancho Las Campanas, has been fenced and stocked with exotics. In 1990 Vanderpool had one business and a population of twenty-two. The population was twenty in 2000."
PRIOR NAMES: Bugscuffle
NATIONAL REGISTRY SITES:
CEMETERIES: Vanderpool Cemetery. See Cemetery & Photos
AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: yes; Convenience Stores: yes; Restaurants: yes; Lodging: yes; Grocery Stores: no; Banks: no; Vehicle Repair: no; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: yes; Public Schools: no; Cemetery: yes
OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; ePodunk; City Data (not available); Texas Escapes; Travel Texas (not available)
NOTES:
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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
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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
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DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:
See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.
IMAGINE LAVENDER: 830-966-5105; 17582 FM 337 E, Vanderpool, TX 78885. www.imaginelavender.com. Three acres of lavender on a hillside near Lost Maples State Park. Gift shop.
A PEACE OF HEAVEN CABINS & RV PARK: 830-966-5198; Vanderpool, TX 78885. Three log cabins, sleep 7 each, 1 RV hookup, wilderness camping. Old Indian campsite, arrowhead hunting, natural spring. Volleyball, basketball, BBQ, horseshoes, sandbox, swings for children.
A RIVER HAVEN RETREAT: 830-966-2322; Vanderpool, TX 78885. Fully furnished 3 bedroom house on six acres along the banks of the Sabinal River. Located 12 miles from Lost Maples State Natural Area. Sleeps up to 10. Fishing, birding, stargazing. Two RV sites also available.
BEND O' THE RIVER BED & BREAKFAST: 866-796-0660; 830-522-46621; Vanderpool, TX 78885. Newly built home offers two bedrooms with private baths for guests. Each has a king bed and full bath. A full breakfast is served each morning in the dining room. Other amenities include a fireplace, living area, patio and garden area and acess to the Sabinal River.
(THE) BLUE HOUSE ON MOON DANCER RANCH: 830-279-9755; 353 Olsen Ranch Road, Vanderpool, TX 78885. Large and cozy four bedroom home with 2 full baths, large kitchen and living room, beautifully furnished with many amenities included. On 140 acres of a gated wildlife managed ranch with the Marlar Creek running through. One mile south of Lost Maples State Natural Area. Very private. Fabulous views and hiking opportunities.
CLEAR SPRINGS LODGING: 830-966-2164; Vanderpool, TX 78885. 10 Fully furnished houses on the Sabinal River. BBQ pits, picnic tables, fish, swim, tube.
FARHAVEN: 210-860-1837; 830-966-3723; Vanderpool, TX 78885. 2 bedroom cottage and 1 bedroom barn apartment on 76 acres. BBQ grills, fire pits, fully equipped kitchens, satellite TV. 4 horse stalls and shaded paddock, riding arena. Horse and pet friendly.
FOSTER HAUS: 830-966-3498; Vanderpool, TX 78885. Fully furnished cabin with loft on 1,000 acres, mountain biking, hiking, wildlife/bird watching, unpaved air strip for small planes, 8 miles to Lost Maples.
FOX FIRE CABINS: 877-966-8200; 830-966-2200; 117 Olsen Ranch Road, Vanderpool, TX 78885. www.foxfirecabins.com. 7 log cabins, two bedrooms, furnished with antiques, fireplace. Swim, fish, hike, bike, birding. Also 1-2-3-4 bedroom vacation homes near Lost Maples.
LAS CAMPANAS RANCH: 830-966-3431; PO Box 235, Vanderpool, TX 78885
LODGES AT LOST MAPLES: 877-216-5627; PO Box 215, Vanderpool TX 78885
ORCHARD INN: 830-966-3591; Vanderpool, TX 78885. 800 sq ft fully equipped house with one bedroom and sleeper/sofa in living room, fireplace, hammocks, shady, quiet. Sabinal River across the road.
ST. CLARE'S CABIN: 361-549-4719; RR 337, Vanderpool, TX 78885. On the Sabinal River.
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
ACE CAFE: 830-966-6103; Vanderpool, TX 78885. Located at Lone Star Motorcycle Museum: Hamburgers, Aussie meat pie, salads.
IMAGINE LAVENDER: 830-966-5105; 17582 FM 337 East, Vanderpool, TX 78885. Three acres of lavender on a hillside near Lost Maples State Park. Gift shop. www.imaginelavender.com
LOST MAPLES GENERAL STORE: 830-966-3568; 33533 FM 187, Vanderpool, TX 78885. Located 3 mi S of Park, at 337 W intersection. Ice, groceries, gas, cold drinks, rest rooms. Voted #10 of Best Old-Fashioned General Stores, by RTM.
LONE STAR MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM: 830-966-6103; At 36517 FM 187, Vanderpool, TX 78885. 4 mi N of Vanderpool. Free admission. More than 50 vintage (1910s-1980s) motorcycles on display, plus lots of motorcycling posters & memorabilia. www.lonestarmotorcyclemuseum.com
ANN K. SCHNEIDER: 830-966-3431; POB 238, Vanderpool, TX 78885
A PEACE OF HEAVEN CABINS & RV PARK: 830-966-5198; Vanderpool, TX 78885. RV and camping sites along Evans Creek. Near Lost Maples. Rental cabins available as well. Children's play area. Two Live creeks. Swimming, fishing, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, birdwatching, hiking. Motorcycle and pet friendly.
A RIVER HAVEN RETREAT: 830-966-2322; Vanderpool, TX 78885. Two RV sites on 6 acres along the banks of the Sabinal River. Located 12 miles from Lost Maples. Fishing, birding, star gazing. Three bedroom house (sleeps up to 10) also available on property.
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