Lampasas, Texas
Lampasas is a city of 7,671 people in Lampasas County, Texas, founded in 1883.
Why visit Lampasas
Townapedia lists 45 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 27 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include First Presbyterian Church, Hanna Springs, Campbell Park/Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden and Cooper Springs Nature Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Lampasas
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lampasas
Lampasas is a city in and the county seat of Lampasas County, Texas, United States. Its population was 7,291 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lampasas, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks45
First Presbyterian Church
Monument and historic site · Presbyterian
401 South Chestnut Street, Lampasas
First State Meeting of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Monument and historic site
33 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Campbell Park/Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden
Park · 0.5 mi
501 East North Avenue, Lampasas
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Cooper Springs Nature Park
Park · 0.6 mi
North Hackberry Street, Lampasas
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Goodrich Memorial Tennis Park
Park · 1.2 mi
700 South Willis Street, Lampasas
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Restaurants and cafes27
The Green Frog
Restaurant · American, Cafe · 0.5 mi
Founded in 1995, The Green Frog is a beloved American restaurant located in Lampasas, TX. Specializing in lunch and catering services,...
302 West 10th Street, Lampasas
Sa-Su closed, Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00
15 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Quality Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1200 Central Texas Expressway, Lampasas
History
For his services in the Texas Revolution, John Burleson received 1,280 acres (5.2 km2) of land and established a permanent settlement in the 1850s. The city was first named Burleson, but the name was gradually changed to Lampasas Springs because of the existence of seven mineral springs. When the county was created in 1856, the law specified "The county seat shall be same name as the county." The city of Lampasas was officially incorporated in 1883.
Several theories attempt to explain how the name Lampasas came to be. The Texas Almanac states the word came from a Spanish word for "lilies" found in nearby streams. Another source states the word comes from the Spanish name Lampazos. The name was given to the local river by the Spanish Aquayo Expedition in 1721. It is believed the name was inspired by a Mexican town that also had beautiful springs. The town was also the location of the birth of the Farmers' Alliance, founded in 1876.
In 1952 the US military conducted an experimental drill in which Lampasas was supposedly conquered by a foreign adversary that flooded the town with propaganda, with local officials taking part. Military operations were conducted outside the town.
From the History section of Lampasas, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship16
First Street Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ
201 West 1st Street, Lampasas
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.9 mi
2 Alexander Lane, Lampasas
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.3 mi
2728 Central Texas Expressway, Lampasas
Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
701 North Key Avenue, Lampasas
St Mary's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal
501 South Chestnut Street, Lampasas
Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church
Church · Pentecostal · 0.9 mi
1801 South Key Avenue, Lampasas
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare4
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
1202 Central Texas Expressway, Lampasas
Map of Lampasas
131 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 34°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 38°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 44°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 52°F | 2.5 in |
| May | 85°F | 62°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 69°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 72°F | 1.9 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 72°F | 2.3 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 65°F | 2.5 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 54°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 43°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 35°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lampasas Hcn (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
Lampasas County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-07-06: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 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
Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Kempner 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Copperas Cove 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Burnet 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Bertram 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Killeen 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Florence 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Harker Heights 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
- Kingsland 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Liberty Hill 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Leander 39 mi southeast, about 1 h 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lampasas County Courthouse, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Old central christian church lampasas, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- St marys episcopal lampasas, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Lampasas city hall mural, Ethel Edwards, Public domain
- Lampasas city hall, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Manuel Hardware Building Lampasas Texas 2022, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Keystone square museum lampasas, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Hart House Lampasas Texas 2022, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Keystone hotel lampasas tx 2015, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Lampasas tx old post office plaque, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Lampasas tx old post office 2015, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Old lampasas tx train depot, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Whataburger à Lampasas, Texas le 14 février 2022, Oignon Roublard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sulfur Creek Bridge Lampasas TX 2015, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Sulfur Creek Bridge Lampasas TX Plaque, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Sulfur Creek Bridge Lampasas TX Deck, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Hancock Park Pool Lampasas Texas, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Hostess House Lampasas Texas, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Lampasas Texas High School 2019, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Horseshoe falls entrance portal, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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