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Pop.
2,654
Alt. 1,710
General
- Established 1876 with formation of county. Today a trade
and retail center of scenic, sparsely populated area nationally
noted for production of fine wool and mohair. Camping, fishing,
canoeing and hunting are popular in the area. More flowing
streams than any other Texas county; year-round fishing.
Hunters find wild turkey, deer and game birds during season,
squirrels throughout year; exotics also found in area.
Schreiner
City Park on Lake Junction has swimming pool, basketball
courts, baseball fields and free overnight camping.
Kimble
County Historical Museum - Documents, tools and other
relics from days of early settlers. Open Sun. 2 - 5 p.m.
and by appointment; 4th & College Sts.
O.C.
Fisher Museum - Duplicate of Washington office of longtime
Congressman from this district displays memorabilia and
gifts received. Open weekdays in Kimble County Library,
208 N. 10th St.
Scenic
Drives - Although several are scenic, one of the most
impressive is U.S. 377 southwest as it travels along the
South Llano River. An exceptional outlook is about 22 miles
south at a highway rest area.
South
Llano River State Park - 507 acre wooded park lies along
winding South Llano River. Abundant wildlife include white-tailed
deer, wood ducks, fox squirrels, rock squirrels, javelina
and the Rio Grande turkey. The bottomland is roost to the
winter turkey and the roosting area will be closed to visitors
from Oct. - Mar. so turkeys will not be disturbed. Facilities
include camping, hiking, wildlife observation and picnicking.
Canoeing, tubing and swimming in the spring-fed river. Adjacent
to the park is the 2,123 acre Walter Buck Wildlife Management
Area. Four miles south of Junction off U.S. 377. For reservations,
915-446-3994.
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Thorough
effort has been made to provide accurate event information;
however, always confirm dates and times with the Kimble
County Chamber of Commerce.
915-446-3190
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