Westhoff, Texas | |
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  Westhoff Location within the state of Texas  Westhoff Westhoff (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 29°11′42″N 97°28′16″W / 29.19500°N 97.47111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | DeWitt |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 77994[1] |
| Area code | 830 |
Westhoff is an unincorporated community in northwestern DeWitt County, Texas, United States. The population of the town peaked at near 500 in the mid-1920s, and since the 1960s most official documents list the town population at 410, where it remained as of 2000.[2]
History[edit]
Westhoff was originally called Bello, and under the latter name was laid out in 1906 when the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway was extended to that point.[2] The present name Westhoff was adopted in 1909 in honor of William Westhoff.[3] The town suffered a serious fire in 1913.[2] A post office has been in operation at Westhoff since 1906.[4]
Education[edit]
Westhoff students may attend Westhoff Independent School District.
Climate[edit]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Westhoff has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Westhoff ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Westhoff, Tx". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
- ^ "Communities of DeWitt County play vital role in county's heritage". The Victoria Advocate. April 5, 2003. pp. 2E. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
- ^ "DeWitt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
- ^ Climate Summary for Westhoff, Texas
External links[edit]
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |