| Official Name: | Tarpley, Texas |
| Settlement Type: | Unincorporated community |
| Pushpin Map: | Texas#USA |
| Pushpin Label: | Tarpley |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Texas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Bandera |
| Timezone: | Central (CST) |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
| Elevation Ft: | 1,322 |
| Coordinates: | 29.6572°N -99.2764°W |
| Area Code: | 830 |
| Blank Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank Info: | 1348252 |
Tarpley is an unincorporated community in Bandera County, Texas, United States. 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.[1] [2]
In recent years, Tarpley has become known as the site of the famous Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery.[3]
Although it is unincorporated, Tarpley has a post office, with the zip code 78883.[4]
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.[1]
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.[5]
Tarpley's school opened in 1902.[1] The Bandera Independent School District serves area students.