Westhoff, Texas
Westhoff, Texas | |
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  Westhoff Location within the state of Texas  Westhoff Westhoff (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 29°11′42″N 97°28′16″W / 29.19500°N 97.47111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | DeWitt |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Westhoff is an unincorporated community in northwestern DeWitt County, Texas, United States. The population of the town peaked at near 500 in the mid-1920s, and since the 1960s most official documents list the town population at 410, where it remained as of 2000.[1]
History
Westhoff was originally called Bello, and under the latter name was laid out in 1906 when the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway was extended to that point.[1] The present name Westhoff was adopted in 1909 in honor of William Westhoff.[2] The town suffered a serious fire in 1913.[1] A post office has been in operation at Westhoff since 1906.[3]
Education
Westhoff students may attend Westhoff Independent School District.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Westhoff has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Westhoff, Tx". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Communities of DeWitt County play vital role in county's heritage". The Victoria Advocate. Apr 5, 2003. pp. 2E. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "DeWitt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
- ^ Climate Summary for Westhoff, Texas
External links
Municipalities and communities of DeWitt County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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