Llano, Texas
Llano, Texas | ||
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FIPS code 48-43144[4] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1361576[2] | |
Website | cityofllano.com |
Llano (/ˈlænoʊ/ LAN-oh) is a city in Llano County, Texas, United States. As of 2010, the city population was 3,232. It is the county seat of Llano County.[5] Llano has been described as the "deer capital of Texas", with the single highest density of white-tailed deer in the United States.[6]
History
Llano County was established in compliance with a February 1, 1856, state
In the 1880s the Llano Rural, the town's first
Anticipation of significant economic growth based on the iron deposits discovered at Iron Mountain in northwestern Llano County attracted capital from
Farming, ranching, and the granite industry remained the foundations of the town's economy in the 20th century. In the 1920s, Llano was a major shipping point for cattle; the cotton industry flourished in the county through the 1930s, but declined thereafter into insignificance. Granite quarrying and finishing retained their importance, amounting to a million-dollar-a-year industry by the 1950s. The Roy Inks Bridge, named for a former mayor, was built after a flood crest of 42 feet in 1935 swept away the 1892 structure. By 1964, the town had a new hospital, a post office, school buildings, a community center, a rodeo area, and a golf course, along with a city park and improved water system. Llano was an important link in the Highland Lakes chain of tourist areas, and attracted many hunters during the deer season. A winery, feed processing, and insecticide and commercial talc production represented new industry. Actress Sophia Loren, friend and correspondent of the Netherlands native Anthony Goossens, priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Llano, contributed to the church fund-raising campaign in 1975. By 1983, the National Register of Historic Places listed, in addition to the courthouse, the Llano jail, the Southern Hotel, and the Badu Building, former bank and home of French immigrant and mineralogist N. J. Badu, now a bed-and-breakfast establishment.[8]
Book bans
In 2021 County Judge Ron Cunningham removed books, such as In the Night Kitchen, from the shelves of the main library because they contained nudity. He also ordered librarians to pause buying new material and to purge any other books containing nudity. County commissioners dissolved the library board in 2022. The replacement board voted unanimously to close its meetings to the public to prevent observers from taking notes on the meetings. It removed more books, including Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.[9][10]
Gallery
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Storefronts in Llano, Texas around 1912, from an old postcard.
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Texas and New Orleans, Southern Pacific Railroad Station, Llano. 1957 photo.
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Grace Episcopal Church, Llano. Building was completed 1889. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1965.
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Enchanted Rock in 2006. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1936.
Geography
Llano is located at 30°45′03″N 98°40′48″W / 30.750953°N 98.680038°W (30.750953, –98.680038).[11] It is on the Llano River, 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Austin and 102 mi (164 km) north of San Antonio.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.7 sq mi (12 km2), of which 0.3 sq mi (0.78 km2) of it (5.53%) is covered by water.
2018 flood
In October 2018, Llano experienced heavy rainfall and flooding following Hurricane Sergio.[12] Rainfall in Llano exceeded 9.8 inches (250 mm) and the level of Llano River rose about 30 feet (9.1 m) in 12 hours.[13] The body of an unidentified woman was found on the banks alongside the Colorado River following the flooding in Llano.[14]
Climate
Llano experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and generally mild winters. Temperature averages range from 84 °F (29 °C) in the summer to 46 °F (7.8 °C) during winter.
Climate data for Llano, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1902–present) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 96 (36) |
100 (38) |
100 (38) |
105 (41) |
108 (42) |
112 (44) |
115 (46) |
113 (45) |
112 (44) |
105 (41) |
94 (34) |
93 (34) |
115 (46) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 62.2 (16.8) |
66.0 (18.9) |
72.8 (22.7) |
80.0 (26.7) |
86.1 (30.1) |
92.8 (33.8) |
96.3 (35.7) |
96.8 (36.0) |
90.5 (32.5) |
81.6 (27.6) |
71.2 (21.8) |
63.6 (17.6) |
80.0 (26.7) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 47.9 (8.8) |
52.3 (11.3) |
59.2 (15.1) |
66.7 (19.3) |
74.8 (23.8) |
81.6 (27.6) |
84.5 (29.2) |
84.6 (29.2) |
78.1 (25.6) |
68.2 (20.1) |
57.4 (14.1) |
49.5 (9.7) |
67.1 (19.5) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 33.6 (0.9) |
38.6 (3.7) |
45.6 (7.6) |
53.4 (11.9) |
63.5 (17.5) |
70.4 (21.3) |
72.8 (22.7) |
72.4 (22.4) |
65.6 (18.7) |
54.9 (12.7) |
43.6 (6.4) |
35.4 (1.9) |
54.2 (12.3) |
Record low °F (°C) | −6 (−21) |
−3 (−19) |
14 (−10) |
25 (−4) |
34 (1) |
38 (3) |
55 (13) |
46 (8) |
35 (2) |
23 (−5) |
15 (−9) |
−7 (−22) |
−7 (−22) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.50 (38) |
1.67 (42) |
2.43 (62) |
2.14 (54) |
3.86 (98) |
3.27 (83) |
1.82 (46) |
1.59 (40) |
2.34 (59) |
3.00 (76) |
2.07 (53) |
1.88 (48) |
27.57 (700) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.2 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 4.8 | 6.7 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 63.9 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Source: NOAA[15][16] |
Demographics
2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (NH)
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2,666 | 80.18% |
Black or African American (NH)
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5 | 0.15% |
Alaska Native (NH)
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7 | 0.21% |
Asian (NH) | 46 | 1.38% |
Some other race (NH) | 7 | 0.21% |
Mixed/multiracial (NH) | 133 | 4.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 461 | 13.86% |
Total | 3,325 |
As of the 2020 United States census, 3,325 people, 1,221 households, and 809 families were residing in the city.
2000 census
As of the
Of the 1,353 households, 28.8% had children under 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were not families. About 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35, and the average family size was 2.95.
In the city, the age distribution was 24.5% under 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,706, and for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $29,464 versus $19,958 for females. The
Registered historical places
Badu Building
Llano County Courthouse and Red Top Jail
Southern Hotel
Education
The City of Llano is served by the
Recreation
Hunting
Llano is widely known as the Deer Capital of Texas, though its effort to be officially designated as such was rejected in 2016.[21]
The density of
hunting, using guns or bows.Birding
The bald eagle makes its home in Llano County during its annual winter migration with most birds found around the Lake Buchanan area.
Geology and archaeology
Llanite, a rare type of brown rhyolite porphyry with sky-blue quartz crystals and rusty-pink microcline feldspar, is found nowhere else in the world except in Llano County. Llanite can be found along a highway cut 9 mi (14 km) north of Llano on Texas 16. The largest piece of polished llanite in the world can be seen at the Badu House.
The centuries-long habitation of various
Media
Newspaper
- The Llano News
Radio
Notable people
- Thomas G. Bostick Jr., U.S. Army officer, recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross (posthumous), was raised in Llano
- W. C. Jameson, author, treasure hunter, musician, singer, songwriter and actor, is a resident of Llano
See also
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Llano, Texas
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Fields, Jared (August 29, 2018). "Llano's Reputation as 'Deer Capital of Texas' is Well-Earned". 101 Highland Lakes. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Gard, Wayne. "John Marvin Hunter". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved December 12, 2010.
- ^ Heckert-Greene, James B. "Llano, Texas". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved December 12, 2010.
- ^ Gowen, Annie (April 17, 2022). "Censorship battles' new frontier: Your public library". The Washington Post.
- ^ Cooley, Brigid (March 4, 2022). "Llano County Library Advisory Board closes meetings to the public". DailyTrib.com.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Teo Blašković, Don (October 17, 2018). "Deadly floods hit Texas after extreme rainfall, state of emergency declared". The Watchers. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
- ^ Caroline Floyd (October 16, 2018). "Stunning video shows bridge washed away in Texas flood". The Weather Network. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- ^ "Texas Flooding Kills 2; Bus Driver Arrested for Endangering a Child". The Weather Channel. October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ Kelso, John (September 23, 2016). "Kelso: Doe! Llano loses bid for official state deer designation". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved May 7, 2023.