Flatonia, Texas
Flatonia is a town of 1,830 people in Fayette County, Texas, founded in April 8, 1874.
Why visit Flatonia
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lyric Theater, E. A. Arnim Archives and Museum, Flatonia Rail Museum and Flatonia Rail Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Flatonia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Flatonia
Flatonia is a town in southwestern Fayette County, Texas, United States. Located on Interstate 10 and the Union Pacific Railroad, 12 miles (19 km) west of Schulenburg, the population was 1,308 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Flatonia, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Lyric Theater
Cinema and theater
120 East South Main Street, Flatonia
Fr-Sa 06:15-21:30
Museums and landmarks9
E. A. Arnim Archives and Museum
Museum
101 East Main Street North, Flatonia
Th-Fr 13:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-12:00, 13:00-15:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes10
Darlin's Diner
Restaurant · American, Coffee Shop, Burger, Salad, Sandwich
114 East South Main Street, Flatonia
08:00-14:00
Josesito's Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
507 East Interstate 10 Frontage Road, Flatonia
Henry K's
Bar and pub
105 West South Main Street, Flatonia
Tu,Th,Fr 17:00-24:00; Sa 17:00-01:00; Su 14:00-18:00
Lyric Ice Cream Parlor
Ice cream
122 East South Main Street, Flatonia
Fr-Sa 14:00-21:00
Dairy Queen
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken
605 North La Grange Street, Flatonia
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
709 North La Grange Street, Flatonia
Mo-Th 05:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-01:00; Su 06:00-24:00
History
Established on April 8, 1874, on land that the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway acquired from William Alexander Faries (the family name is also spelled "Ferris" and "Farris"), the community was named after F. W. Flato, a local merchant and one of the first settlers, most of whom were Anglo American. Residents placed their homes in the former Flatonia settlement, one mile southeast of the current Flatonia, and in the community of Oso, 3 miles (5 km) northeast, on wagons and moved to the new location. The post office, established in the former Flatonia in 1870, moved to the new Flatonia with the same name. Flatonia was incorporated on November 10, 1875, and held its first election on December 6 of that year. In 1878, the town had 800 residents and an economy dependent on cattle and cotton.
The location of the railway and inexpensive real estate led to the arrival of Arab, Bohemian, German, Greek, and Italian immigrants in several waves. The north-south line of the Waco branch of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway opened in the mid-1880s, leading to new settlements of Muldoon and Moulton. Competition from the settlements, respectively north and south of Flatonia, and an agricultural depression damaged Flatonia's economy. By 1900, Flatonia experienced a significant decline in population.
From the History section of Flatonia, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Best Western Plus Flatonia Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
310 East Interstate 10 Frontage Road, Flatonia
Churches and places of worship5
St. Mary's Church of the Assumption
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal
505 East 12th Street, Flatonia
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Flatonia
52 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 40°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 44°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 49°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 57°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 71°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 71°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 67°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 48°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 42°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Flatonia 4Se Hcn (5 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
Fayette County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 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)
- 2017-08-25: Hurricane Harvey (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Giddings-Lee County Airport (GYB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 34 miles away.
- Bastrop 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Columbus 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Circle D-KC Estates 33 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Cedar Creek 36 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Lockhart 37 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Hornsby Bend 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Elgin 49 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- San Marcos 51 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Kyle 51 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Seguin 52 mi west, about 1 h 30 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
- Abandoned Flatonia, TX, Railroad Tower IMG 8213, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St marys church of the assumption 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Flatonia-tx2016-1, Darrylpearson, Public domain
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