Kingsland, Texas, Llano County. (original) (raw)

Llano County, Texas Hill Country

30�40'02"N 98�26'41"W (30.667102, -98.444627)

Ranch Road 1431
15 Miles SE of Llano the county seat
About 60 Miles NW of Austin
At the juncture of the Llano and Colorado Rivers
ZIP code 78639
Area code 325
Population: 6,030 (2010) 4,584 (2000)

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History in a Pecan Shell

Martin D. King with J. M. Trussell purchased the land that would become Kingsland in 1877. The name contributed by Martin.

In the 1880s a cotton gin was operating on site and that drew other businesses to form the nucleus for a community. In 1892 the Austin and Northwestern Railroad connected to Llano through Kingsland, essentially putting the town �on the map.�

The 1907 population was reported as a substantial 750 residents, but a fire in the early 20s caused a steep decline to only 150 people by 1925.

After the 1960s, the area became known as a retirement haven, boosting the population and establishing a firm economic foundation.

Lake LBJ Map On Bank In Kingsland, Texas
Photo courtesy Ernie Wymer, 2007

Old farm house, new hay
Photo courtesy Ernie Wymer, 2007

An old barn near Kingsland
Photo courtesy Ernie Wymer, 2007

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