Adamsville, Texas Explained

Official Name:Adamsville, Texas
Pushpin Map:USA Texas
Pushpin Label:Adamsville
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lampasas
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1063
Coordinates:31.3014°N -98.1689°W
Area Codes:512 and 737
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1350883

Adamsville is an unincorporated community in Lampasas County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 41 in 2000. It is located within the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area.

History

Adamsville was established around 1856.[1] The population was 45 in 2010.[2]

The John Patterson House in the community is on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

Geography

Adamsville is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 281 and Farm to Market Road 581 on the Lampasas River, 16.5miles north of Lampasas in northern Lampasas County.[1]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Adamsville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

Education

Straley's School was the first school built in Adamsville in 1885. A school in nearby Mount View was moved to Adamsville sometime after World War II.[1] Today the community is served by the Lampasas Independent School District, with elementary-age kids going to Hanna Springs Elementary School.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adamsville, TX. Rhoades. Alice J.. 2023-02-19. tshaonline.org.
  2. Web site: Adamsville, Texas . Texas Escapes Online Magazine . 2023-02-19.
  3. https://atlas.thc.state.tx.us/Details/5281002797
  4. https://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=50014&cityname=Adamsville%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Adamsville, Texas