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Why visit Schulenburg
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Schulenburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Schulenburg
Schulenburg is a city in Fayette County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,633 at the 2020 census. Known for its German culture, Schulenburg is home of the Texas Polka Music Museum. It is in a rural, agricultural area settled by German and Czech emigrants in the 1800s.
From the Wikipedia article Schulenburg, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks14
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes7
"Lucy Tequilla" Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
50 North Kessler Avenue, Schulenburg
Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant
Restaurant · Barbecue, German · 1.0 mi
712 North Kessler Avenue, Schulenburg
Where to stay5
America's Best Value Inn Schulenburg
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
205 Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road, Schulenburg
History
In 1831, the Mexican government granted 4,428 acres (1,792 ha) of land to Kesiah Crier. Crier's family and the James Lyons family were the first European-American settlers in the area. The town of Schulenburg developed from two nearby communities: Lyons, founded in 1842, and High Hill, settled in 1842 and later named in 1858.
In 1873, the Galveston, Harris and San Antonio Railroad bought land in the area. They built a depot on the portion formerly owned by Louis Schulenburg, and named it after him. The first train arrived on New Year's Eve of 1873, and the town was formally incorporated on May 24, 1875.
Many of the early settlers to Schulenburg and the surrounding area were immigrants of German, Austrian, and Czech descent, who came after the revolutions of 1848 in Europe. The area still shows evidence of their cultures. For instance, local bakeries are noted for their kolaches, a Czech pastry.
Jewish immigrants also made Schulenburg their home, and many of them became merchants. Initially from Germany in the mid-19th century, they were later joined by immigrants from Eastern Europe.
From the History section of Schulenburg, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Nativity of Mary, Blessed Virgin Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Schulenburg
38 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 (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
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.
- Flatonia 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- La Grange 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Hallettsville 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Glidden 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Columbus 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Eagle Lake 35 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Circle D-KC Estates 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Bastrop 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Bellville 43 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Brenham 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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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
- Main street schulenburg 2012, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Schulenburg historical museum 2012, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Schulenburg City Limits (20691690864), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Blessed virgin catholic church 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Texas polka museum 2012, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Stanzel model aircraft museum 2012, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- ISS066-E-136556 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-27400 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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