Lytton Springs, Texas
Lytton Springs, Texas | |
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 The main entrance to Lytton Springs Cemetery | |
  Lytton Springs  Lytton Springs | |
| Coordinates: 30°00′17″N 97°36′45″W / 30.00472°N 97.61250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Caldwell |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1340772[1] |
Lytton Springs is an unincorporated community in northeastern Caldwell County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 500 in 2000.[2] The community is located within the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
History
[edit]When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in 2017, a vehicle had to be abandoned before it was swept away by a flood.[3] In December 2016, two men committed a murder-suicide in Lytton Springs.[4]
Geography
[edit]Lytton Springs stands along Farm to Market Road 1854, ten miles northeast of Lockhart in northeastern Caldwell County.[2]
Climate
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lytton Springs has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
Education
[edit]Lytton Springs had a school in the mid-1880s.[2] Today the community is served by the Lockhart Independent School District.
In fall 2016, a new elementary school, Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School, was opened in Lytton Springs.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lytton Springs, Texas
- ^ a b c Smyrl, Vivian Elizabeth (June 15, 2010). "Lytton Springs, TX". Handbook of Texas (online ed.). Texas State Historical Association.
- ^ "LOCAL IMPACT: Gov. Abbott declares Caldwell County a disaster area". Austin-American Statesman. August 27, 2017.
- ^ "Two men found dead in Caldwell County home". Fox 7 Austin. December 20, 2016.
- ^ Climate Summary for Lytton Springs, Texas
- ^ "Noah's Park & Playgrounds Designs Chosen for Two New Playgrounds at Lockhart ISD's Newest School: Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School". PR.com. March 28, 2016.
External links
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Municipalities and communities of Caldwell County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |