Berclair, Texas
Appearance
Berclair, Texas | |
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Coordinates: 28°31′51″N 97°35′28″W / 28.53083°N 97.59111°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Goliad |
Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 253 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 361 |
Berclair is an unincorporated community in Goliad County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
[edit]Berclair was founded in 1889 when the railroad was extended to that point.[1] The town's name is an amalgamation of Bert and Clair Lucas, the names of local ranchers.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Berclair from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ Tarpley, Fred (July 5, 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 24. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
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