Tarpley, Texas | |
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  Tarpley  Tarpley | |
| Coordinates: 29°39′26″N 99°16′35″W / 29.65722°N 99.27639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bandera |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1348252[1] |
Tarpley is an unincorporated community in Bandera County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 30 in 2000. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
A post office named Hondo Cañon opened in 1878 near Williams Creek. In 1899, it was moved further south and renamed Tarpley after the postmaster's son. In 1900, a store and blacksmith were attached to the post office and in 1902 a Baptist church opened. By 1925, the community had a population of 25, rising to 40 in 1984. In 1990 and 2000, Tarpley's population was 30.[2][3]
In recent years, Tarpley has become known as the site of the famous Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery.[4]
Although it is unincorporated, Tarpley has a post office, with the zip code 78883.[5]
Tarpley is located at the junction of Farm to Market Roads 462 and 470 on Williams Creek, approximately 12 miles southwest of Bandera in south-central Bandera County.[2]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Tarpley has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]
Tarpley's school opened in 1902.[2] The Bandera Independent School District serves area students.
