Lindale, Texas
Lindale is a city of 6,644 people in Smith County, Texas, founded in 1871.
Why visit Lindale
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 16 places to eat and 6 places to stay in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Lindale
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About Lindale
Lindale () is a city in Smith County, Texas, United States. Located in East Texas, its population was 6,059 as of 2020 census. It is part of the Tyler, Texas, metropolitan statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Lindale, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Lindale Eagles Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi
200 Stadium Drive, Lindale
Restaurants and cafes16
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.7 mi
3210 South Main Street, Lindale
Mo-Th,Su 10:45-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:45-23:00
Posados Cafe
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.6 mi
3201 South Main Street, Lindale
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
JT2 Gourmet Burgers & Ranch Market
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
2551 South Main Street, Lindale
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.0 mi
3404 South Main Street, Lindale
Mo-We 06:00-21:00; Th-Sa 06:00-21:30; Su 07:00-21:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 2.0 mi
3511 South Main Street, Lindale
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.9 mi
3401 South Main Street, Lindale
Mo-Th 08:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-01:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi
510 South Main Street, Lindale
Mo-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00; Su 06:30-22:00
4 more on the map.
Where to stay6
History
The area of Smith County where Lindale sits was inhabited long before the town was founded in 1871. In the early 19th century, the Caddo Indians were the area's primary inhabitants; their artifacts can still be found along streams in the area. The area also was home to Cherokee Indians, who were forced out when the Republic of Texas was founded in 1836.
After the Civil War, Richard B. Hubbard, a former officer in the Confederate Army and owner of a large plantation on what is today a gated community called Hideaway Lake, began searching for a more convenient way to ship the produce grown on his land. Hubbard convinced railroad officials to lay track between nearby Tyler and Mineola. Hubbard's brother-in-law, Elijah Lindsey, anticipating growth around the new railroad, opened the fledgling community's first general store in 1871, and Lindale had its start; Lindsey was elected the town's first mayor a year later.
In 1996, Lindale's school board banned 32 books from its schools, including To Kill a Mockingbird, because they "conflicted with the values of the community." According to school board president John Offutt, a Baptist minister, the board's action was an attempt to make students adhere to Christian beliefs.
From the History section of Lindale, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
ChristPoint Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.5 mi
402 West Hubbard Street, Lindale
Lindale Assembly of God
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.0 mi
307 Eagle Spirit Drive, Lindale
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries12
College Street Elementary School
School · 1.6 mi
106 North College Street, Lindale
Healthcare4
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances HealthPark - Lindale
Hospital · 1.7 mi
3203 South Main Street, Lindale
Brookshire's Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
521 South Main Street, Lindale
Map of Lindale
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 37°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 48°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 83°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 74°F | 2.1 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.6 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 67°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 46°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 39°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tyler Pounds Fld (10 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
Smith County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Hideaway 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Winona 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Tyler 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Chandler 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Van 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Hawkins 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Ben Wheeler 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Brownsboro 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Big Sandy 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Holly Lake Ranch 19 mi northeast, about 31 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Old Mill Museum, Lindale, TX IMG 5303, Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0
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