Salado, Texas
Salado is a village of 2,225 people in Bell County, Texas, founded in 2003.
Why visit Salado
Townapedia lists 44 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 18 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Stagecoach Inn and George Washington Baines House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Salado
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Salado
Salado is a village in Bell County, Texas. Salado was first incorporated in 1867 for the sole purpose of building a bridge across Salado Creek. In 2000, the citizens of Salado voted in favor of reincorporation, before which it was a census-designated place. Its population was 2,394 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Salado, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks44
Stagecoach Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic place in Salado, Bell County, Texas
416 South Main Street, Salado
George Washington Baines House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Salado, Bell County, Texas, United States
Norton-Orgain House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic place in Salado, Bell County, Texas
Barton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Salado, Bell County, Texas
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Col. Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic place in Salado, Bell County, Texas
Salado College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Former college in Salado, Texas
32 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Salado Eagle Field
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
640 Thomas Arnold Road, Salado
Restaurants and cafes18
Barrow Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 0.6 mi
108 Royal Street, Salado
Mo 16:00-21:00; We-Th 04:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30
Chupacabra Craft Beer & Salado Lone Star Winery
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
401 South Main Street, Salado
Mo-Tu 12:00-22:00; We-Fr 12:00-00:00; Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-22:00
The Shed
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
220 Royal Street, Salado
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-10:00
Greenfield's Coffee & Tea House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
555 Pace Park Road, Salado
Salado Winery and Wine Seller
Brewery and winery · 0.5 mi
841 North Main Street, Salado
Chupacabra Kitchen
Fast food · Burger, Sandwich, Snack, Salad · 0.7 mi
409 South Main Street, Salado
Su-We 11:00-21:00; Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
6 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Holiday Inn Express Salado-Belton
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1991 North Stagecoach Road, Salado
Weatherstone Log Cabins B & B
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
525 Pace Park Road, Salado
History
Archaeological evidence of a Paleolithic Native American settlement dating back about 15,500 years, the Buttermilk Creek Complex, has been unearthed in Salado.
The first record of white settlers in the area occurred in 1834, but by 1836, the pioneer settlers abandoned the area due to frequent Indian attacks and the invasion by General Santa Anna and the Mexican Army. The first permanent Anglo-American settler at Salado was Archibald Willingham in 1850. In 1852, the Salado Post Office was established. In 1859, the Salado College Joint Stock Company was created by Col. Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson, who donated 320 acres north and south of the springs to be broken into lots and form the village of Salado, with the proceeds of the sale going to form Salado College. The college operated from 1860 to 1885 and 1895 to 1913; the former college building was occupied by the Thomas Arnold High School.
From the History section of Salado, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Salado United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.5 mi
217 North Stagecoach Road, Salado
Presbyterian Church of Salado
Church · Presbyterian · 0.5 mi
105 Salado Plaza Drive, Salado
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
215 Mill Creek Drive, Salado
Map of Salado
100 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 36°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 39°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 46°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 54°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 72°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 72°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 66°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 46°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 38°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stillhouse Hollow Dam (6 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
Bell County has had 15 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)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Skylark Field (ILE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Belton 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Holland 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Harker Heights 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Sonterra 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Jarrell 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Little River-Academy 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Bartlett 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Temple 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Killeen 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Georgetown 22 mi southwest, about 35 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
- Twelve Oaks, Salado, Texas (19 November 2008), Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Salado united methodist church 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Salado walkpath bridge 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Tyler house salado 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Davis Mill Centennial Marker Salado, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Salado springs 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Davis Mill Centennial Marker Area Salado Texas, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Salado Bridge Salado Texas 2016, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Salado Bridge Deck, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Salado college ruins 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Fowler house salado 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- The Stagecoach Inn in Salado, a small town on the historic Chisholm cattle-drive trail between Waco and Austin in Texas LCCN2014633960, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- NortonOrgain1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Salado-tx2016-148(robertson-home), Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salado-tx2016-62(stagecoach-inn), Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salado-tx2016-95(norton-orgain-house), Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salado-tx2016-50(salado), Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salado-tx2016-49(bridge), Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salado-tx2016-2(thomas-arnold-high-school), Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salado-tx2016-143(west-salado-cemetery), Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barton house 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Vickery house 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Robert halley house 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Anderson house 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- George washington baines house 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Major rose house 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Barbee berry mercantile 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Central texas area museum, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Patera roemeri 5526565, Sam Kieschnick, CC BY 4.0
- White aiken house 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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