La Grange, Texas
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| Location of La Grange, Texas. It can be found at the intersection of State Highway 71 and U.S. 77, about an hour's drive east of Austin. Location of La Grange, Texas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Fayette |
| Platted | 1837 |
| Incorporated | 1850 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.15 sq mi (10.74 km2) |
| • Land | 4.14 sq mi (10.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 4,391 |
| • Density | 1,130.80/sq mi (436.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 78945 |
| Area code | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-40276[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1360798[3] |
| Website | www |
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La Grange (/lə ˈɡreɪndʒ/ lə GRAYNJ) is a city in Fayette County, Texas, United States, near Texas' Colorado River. La Grange is in the center of the Texas-German belt. The population was 4,391 at the 2020 census.[4] La Grange is the county seat of Fayette County.[5]
Sister cities[change]
Notable people[change]
- Homer Bailey, pitcher on the Minnesota Twins, attended La Grange High School
- J. K. Dobbins, running back for Ohio State and the Baltimore Ravens.
- Johnnie Johnson, defensive back for the Los Angeles Rams, attended La Grange High School
- Jeff Kelly, linebacker for Atlanta Falcons
- Keith Koehl, Roman Catholic prelate
- Gabbie Nolen, country music singer
References[change]
- ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): La Grange city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved February 7, 2024.
Other websites[change]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to La Grange, Texas.
- City of La Grange official website
- La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce
- La Grange in the Handbook of Texas
