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Lytton Springs, Texas

Coordinates: 30°00′17″N 97°36′45″W / 30.00472°N 97.61250°W / 30.00472; -97.61250
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Lytton Springs, Texas
Unincorporated community
The main entrance to Lytton Springs Cemetery
The main entrance to Lytton Springs Cemetery
Lytton Springs is located in Texas
Lytton Springs
Lytton Springs
Lytton Springs is located in the United States
Lytton Springs
Lytton Springs
Coordinates: 30°00′17″N 97°36′45″W / 30.00472°N 97.61250°W / 30.00472; -97.61250
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCaldwell
Elevation
614 ft (187 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)512 & 737
GNIS feature ID1340772[1]

Lytton Springs is an unincorporated community in northeastern Caldwell County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 500 in 2000. It is located within the Greater Austin metropolitan area.

History

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When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in 2017, a vehicle had to be abandoned before it was swept away by a flood.[2] In December 2016, two men committed a murder-suicide in Lytton Springs.[3]

Geography

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Lytton Springs stands along Farm to Market Road 1854, ten miles northeast of Lockhart in northeastern Caldwell County.[4]

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lytton Springs has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

Education

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Lytton Springs had a school in the mid-1880s.[4] Today the community is served by the Lockhart Independent School District.

In fall 2016, a new elementary school, Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School, was opened in Lytton Springs.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lytton Springs, Texas
  2. ^ "LOCAL IMPACT: Gov. Abbott declares Caldwell County a disaster area". Austin-American Statesman. August 27, 2017.
  3. ^ "Two men found dead in Caldwell County home". Fox 7 Austin. December 20, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Smyrl, Vivian Elizabeth (June 15, 2010). "Lytton Springs, TX". Handbook of Texas (online ed.). Texas State Historical Association.
  5. ^ Climate Summary for Lytton Springs, Texas
  6. ^ "Noah's Park & Playgrounds Designs Chosen for Two New Playgrounds at Lockhart ISD's Newest School: Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School". PR.com. March 28, 2016.
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