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City in Texas, United States
Lockhart, Texas
City
Caldwell County CourthouseCaldwell County Courthouse
Nickname: Barbecue Capital Of Texas
Motto: City with a vision
Location of Lockhart, TexasLocation of Lockhart, Texas
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCaldwell
Government
 • TypeCouncil - Manager
 • Mayorhunter loves hotdog Weiners
 • Mayor Pro TeamFrank Estrada
Area
 • Total11.3 sq mi (29.2 km)
 • Land11.2 sq mi (29.1 km)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km)
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Population
 • Total11,615
 • Density1,032.7/sq mi (398.7/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code78644
Area code512 & 737
FIPS code48-43240
GNIS feature ID1374644
Websitewww.lockhart-tx.org

Lockhart is a city in Caldwell County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Caldwell County. According to the 2010 census the population of Lockhart was 12,698. Lockhart and Caldwell County are within the Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area.

History

The city of Lockhart is named after Byrd Lockhart, an assistant surveyor of Green DeWitt and reportedly the first Anglo to set foot in Caldwell County. Lockhart was the site of a victory of the Texans over the Comanche, at the Battle of Plum Creek in 1840. Lockhart was originally called "Plum Creek" but the name was later changed to Lockhart. The town's economic growth began with the arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century at which time the town became a regional shipping center for local cotton. Following the arrival of the railroad, various immigrants arrived in Lockhart and opened various businesses.

Lockhart has several claims to fame. The Texas Legislature proclaimed Lockhart as The Barbecue Capital of Texas; Lockhart has four major barbecue restaurants. Dr. Eugene Clark Library is the oldest operating public library in Texas. Lockhart was also the subject of an article by the architectural historian and critic Colin Rowe, first published in "Architectural Record" in 1957, and republished in the collection of his writings "As I Was Saying" (1996). Rowe sees Lockhart as a "curiously eloquent" example of a Victorian post-frontier American town.

Lockhart has played host to many film sets as this quaint small town is located within miles of Austin. The 1996 Christopher Guest comedy film Waiting for Guffman and the 1993 drama What's Eating Gilbert Grape were filmed partly in Lockhart, including the historic courthouse and the town square. Also, the city's Wal-Mart store was featured in the 2000 film Where the Heart Is. Other productions filmed in Lockhart include: The Faculty, Temple Grandin, Waking Life, Secondhand Lions, Stop-Loss, Where the Heart Is, Waiting for Guffman, The Newton Boys, Rolling Kansas, The Great Waldo Pepper, She Fought Alone, The Only Thrill, Ball & Chain, The Garage, Altitude Falling, Hard Promises, A Small Town in Texas, Screen Door Jesus, Abrupt Decision, Angora Ranch, Theft,Bernie and more.

Geography

Lockhart is located at 29°52′55″N 97°40′34″W / 29.88194°N 97.67611°W / 29.88194; -97.67611 (29.881870, -97.676040). Located near central Texas, Lockhart is 25 miles southeast of Austin on Hwy 183. It is 74 miles northeast of San Antonio and 158 miles from Houston.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.3 square miles (29 km), of which, 11.2 square miles (29 km) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km) of it (0.18%) is water.

Schools

Lockhart is served by the Lockhart Independent School District and home to the Lockhart High School Lions.

Movies Shot in Lockhart

The following are some of the films that have been shot in whole or in part in Lockhart:

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 11,615 people, 3,627 households, and 2,691 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,032.7 people per square mile (398.6/km²). There were 3,871 housing units at an average density of 344.2 per square mile (132.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 65.42% White, 12.68% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 18.00% from other races, and 2.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 47.41% of the population.

There were 3,627 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,762, and the median income for a family was $41,111. Males had a median income of $29,329 versus $20,923 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,621. About 12.2% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.

Significant historic buildings

Notable people

Location from Lockhart

Destinations from Lockhart
San Angelo
via Texas State Highway 71 to Highway 87 in Brady, Texas 		Austin
via Highway 183		 Caldwell
via Texas State Highway 71
San Marcos
Highway 142		 Lockhart Bastrop
FM 20
Seguin
FM20		 Luling
Highway 183		 Gonzales
via Highway 183

Climate

Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa"(Humid Subtropical Climate).

References

  1. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. "Official Capital Designations - Texas State Library"
  5. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108550/locations
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. http://post-register.com/films-in-lockhart/
  8. Climate Summary for Lockhart, Texas

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