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Lampasas - Quiet Relaxation and Abundant Recreation

Lampasas, Texas was established as Burleson in the early 1850s The name was changed with the creation of Lampasas County. Lampasas, Texas was made the county seat.

Sulphur springs, popular among Indians long before white settlers arrived, still flow hardly half a mile from the native stone courthouse, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic structures include the Keystone Hotel, an early Texas landmark-stagecoach stop. Sportsmen find prime hunting for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, quail, mourning dove, and excellent fishing in local creeks and the nearby Lampasas and Colorado Rivers.

Lampasas, Texas lies on U.S. 190, a segment of the Ports to Plains Highway connecting the state's heartland to coastal ports.

Lampasas, Texas is a participant in the Texas Main Street Project. Downtown buildings feature local limestone construction. Several restored and others are planned. Most were originally built in the 1880s.

Lampasas has several real estate companies to help you find the perfect spot. You'll want to read the Hill Country Real Estate blog for up-to-date information.

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The Keystone Square Museum is housed in an early frontier building. The museum features a variety of changing exhibits devoted to such subjects as the Texas Rangers, early-day saloon items, Indian artifacts, ranch and home implements, tools, and old-fashioned crafts.

Lampasas Parks
Hancock Park, a 109-acre municipal facility includes Hancock Springs, a source of water for public baths a century ago. It features picnic and playgrounds, a swimming pool, a pavilion and an 18-hole golf course. It is southwest of Lampasas, Texas off U.S. 281.

W.M. Brook Park offers an outdoor theater, picnic and playgrounds, and a gazebo. It is on the south side of Lampasas, Texas off U.S. 190.

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