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Berclair, Texas

Coordinates: 28°31′51″N 97°35′28″W / 28.53083°N 97.59111°W / 28.53083; -97.59111
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Berclair, Texas
Berclair Mansion
Berclair Mansion
Berclair is located in Texas
Berclair
Berclair
Berclair is located in the United States
Berclair
Berclair
Coordinates: 28°31′51″N 97°35′28″W / 28.53083°N 97.59111°W / 28.53083; -97.59111
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyGoliad
Elevation
190 ft (60 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total253
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code361

Berclair is an unincorporated community in Goliad County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Berclair from the Handbook of Texas Online
  2. ^ 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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