Why visit Shiner
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum and Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 41°F.
Weather in Shiner
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Shiner
Shiner is a city in Lavaca County, Texas, United States. The town was named after Henry B. Shiner, who donated 250 acres (1.0 km2) for a railroad right-of-way. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 2,127.
From the Wikipedia article Shiner, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks25
Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum
Museum · 0.9 mi
306 S Avenue I, Shiner
We-Fr 08:00-12:00,13:00-17:00; Sa 11:45-16:00
Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · Catholic · 0.8 mi
United Evangelical Lutheran Dr. Martin Luther Church
Monument and historic site · Lutheran
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13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes15
Spoetzl Brewery
Brewery and winery · 0.4 mi
Home of Shiner Beers.
603 East Brewery Street, Shiner
10:00-18:00
Maggie's Diner
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
2416 US Hwy 90A, Shiner
10:00-21:00
Sunken Gardens
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
305 5th Street, Shiner
11:00-15:00
K. Spoetzl BBQ Co.
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.4 mi
603 E Brewery St, Shiner
Mo-Su 10:00-16:00
Friday's Fried Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken, Burger · 0.4 mi
122 5th Street, Shiner
La Terraza De Jalisco
Restaurant · Mexican, Tex-Mex · 0.7 mi
203 Souh Avenue E, Shiner
3 more on the map.
History
In 1885, a post office called Half Moon was opened at a trading post near the present site of Shiner. In 1887, Henry B. Shiner donated 250 acres for a depot and right-of-way for the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Railway, which bypassed Half Moon and was built through Henry B. Shiner's donated land. The town grew around these transportation facilities. The town initially called itself "New Half Moon", but in 1888, the town's name was changed to Shiner and the town was incorporated in 1890.
Czech and German immigrants soon became the dominant ethnic groups, and Shiner developed a cohesive Czech community that still heavily influences the town's culture. Ranching was an important part of the town's history.
Historically notable families of the area are the Wolters and Welhausen families, after whom the Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum and the Shiner Welhausen Park are named, respectively.
Shiner is the home of the Spoetzl Brewery, the oldest independent brewery in Texas. The brewery is most well known for producing Shiner Bock, a dark German/Czech-style beer that is now distributed in 50 states.
Shiner is also the home of the historic Kaspar Companies, one of the oldest continuously operating companies in America. Kaspar Companies is a holding company that currently consists of Ranch Hand Truck Accessories, Texas Precious Metals, and several other businesses.
From the History section of Shiner, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Hoffie & Lank Wolters Shiner Public Library
Library · 0.5 mi
115 East 2nd Street, Shiner
Healthcare1
Map of Shiner
67 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 41°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 45°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 52°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 58°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 72°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 68°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 50°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 43°F | 2.7 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Yoakum (11 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
Lavaca County has had 12 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
Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 43 miles away.
- Hallettsville 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Flatonia 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Schulenburg 23 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Nixon 37 mi west, about 1 h by car
- La Grange 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Glidden 40 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Columbus 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Victoria 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lockhart 43 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Seguin 49 mi west, about 1 h 15 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
- Opera House, Shiner, Texas, Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Shiner-tx2016-16(captain-charles-welhausen), Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shiner-tx2016-17(welhausen-park-bandstand), Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
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