Lytton Springs, Texas Explained

Official Name:Lytton Springs, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Lytton Springs
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Caldwell
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:614
Coordinates:30.0047°N -97.6125°W
Area Code:512 & 737
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1340772

Lytton Springs is an unincorporated community in northeastern Caldwell County, Texas, United States. 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

When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in 2017, a vehicle had to be abandoned before it was swept away by a flood.[1] In December 2016, two men committed a murder-suicide in Lytton Springs.[2]

Geography

Lytton Springs stands along Farm to Market Road 1854, ten miles northeast of Lockhart in northeastern Caldwell County.[3]

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, Lytton Springs has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

Education

Lytton Springs had a school in the mid-1880s.[3] 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.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LOCAL IMPACT: Gov. Abbott declares Caldwell County a disaster area . Austin-American Statesman . 2017-08-27 .
  2. Web site: Two men found dead in Caldwell County home . Fox 7 Austin . 2016-12-20 .
  3. hll77. Lytton Springs, TX. Vivian Elizabeth. Smyrl. June 15, 2010.
  4. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=594786&cityname=Lytton+Springs%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Lytton Springs, Texas
  5. Web site: Noah’s Park & Playgrounds Designs Chosen for Two New Playgrounds at Lockhart ISD’s Newest School: Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School . PR.com . 2016-03-28 .