Vanderpool, Texas facts for kids
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Vanderpool, Texas
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 Vanderpool, Texas
Location in Texas
Vanderpool, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bandera |
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379206 |
Vanderpool is a small unincorporated community in Bandera County, in the U.S. state of Texas, in the Texas Hill Country, which is part of the Edwards Plateau. According to the Handbook of Texas, Vanderpool had a population of 22 in 1990. It is considered part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Attractions
Vanderpool is home to the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum, which features over 50 classic motorcycles from 1910 to the modern era. Lost Maples is located a few miles north of town.
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, Vanderpool has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
- Vanderpool, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
Education
The community's land grant sold by John W. Smith was used to build schools atop of. One school named Bugscuffle School was established in the area and had 53 students and one teacher in the 1887-1888 school year. It turned into an elementary school and served 36 students in 1923. It remained in operation until 1942.
The Utopia Independent School District serves students in the area.
