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Burnet, Texas
Burnet is a city of 6,732 people in Burnet County, Texas, founded in 1852.
Why visit Burnet
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Burnet County Courthouse and Fort Croghan.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Burnet
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burnet
Burnet is a city in and the county seat of Burnet County, Texas, United States. Its population was 6,436 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Burnet, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks24
Burnet County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Burnet, Burnet County, Texas
Fort Croghan
Museum · 0.4 mi
Historical park site in Texas, United States
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12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Delaware Springs Golf Course
Golf course · 1.9 mi
600 Delaware Springs Boulevard, Burnet
Restaurants and cafes27
Mad Hatters BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.8 mi
113 East Jackson Street, Burnet
Mo 12:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Trailblazer Grille
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
216 South Main Street, Burnet
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Unshakeable Grounds Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
134 South Main Street
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
Dat'z BAR-B-Q
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.5 mi
616 Buchanan Drive
Fr-Mo 11:00-15:00
Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
504 Buchanan Drive, Burnet
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
15 more on the map.
History
In December 1847, a company of the Texas Ranger Division commanded by Henry E. McCulloch established a station at the site of present-day Burnet for the protection of frontier settlers from Indian raids. In March 1849, the station was chosen as a federal fort and named Fort Croghan.
A town was founded next to Fort Croghan in 1852, when Burnet County was established. The town was originally named Hamilton after John Hamilton, who owned a league and labor of land nearby. In August 1852, a post office was established in Hamilton and named Burnet Courthouse. In 1857, 35 residents of the town petitioned the state legislature to change the name of the town to Burnet since another town in Texas was named Hamilton; the name was changed in 1858. Major growth occurred with the arrival of the Austin and Northwestern Railroad in April 1882, when Burnet became the railhead for the area to the west. After the railroad was extended to Llano in 1892, Burnet declined as a supply point and became a farming and livestock center. The City of Burnet was incorporated in 1883.
The Burnet Bulletin newspaper has served the community since 1873 and is the official paper of record for the city and Burnet County.
From the History section of Burnet, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship17
Burnet Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.1 mi
2805 South Water Street, Burnet
Burnet Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.9 mi
101 South Pierce Street, Burnet
Epiphany Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.3 mi
601 North Wood Street, Burnet
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.9 mi
108 South Vanderveer Street, Burnet
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
301 East Graves Street, Burnet
Hope Fellowship
Church · Nondenominational · 1.1 mi
709 North Water Street, Burnet
Oaks West Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.8 mi
204 2nd Street, Burnet
Vanderveer Street Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.9 mi
102 South Vanderveer Street, Burnet
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare3
Map of Burnet
115 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 34°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 38°F | 1.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 46°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 71°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 65°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 44°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 36°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Burnet (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Burnet County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-07-06: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-04-21: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Killeen Regional Airport (GRK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 33 miles away.
- Bertram 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Meadowlakes 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Cottonwood Shores 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Leander 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Llano 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Jonestown 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Cedar Park 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Lakeway 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Copperas Cove 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Georgetown 33 mi east, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Burnet, TX, City Hall IMG 1985, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burnet courthouse 2010, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Fort Croghan outpost, Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0
- [Fort Croghan - Building #4 - Adjutant's Office], Hicks, William, CC BY 4.0
- Burnet-tx2017-4(magill-cemetery), Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jail(burnet-county)2017-1, Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
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