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Lockhart has several claims to fame. In 1999, the [[Texas Legislature]] proclaimed Lockhart the "Barbecue Capital of Texas";<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/capitals.html|title=Official Capital Designations|access-date=19 May 2016}}</ref> Lockhart has four major [[Barbecue in Texas|barbecue restaurants]]. The Dr. Eugene Clark Library is the oldest operating [[public library]] in Texas. Lockhart was also the subject of an article by the architectural historian and critic Colin Rowe and architect John Hejduk, first published in ''[[Architectural Record]]'' in 1957 and republished in the collection of his writings ''As I Was Saying'' (1996). Rowe and Hejduk see Lockhart as a "curiously eloquent" example of a Victorian post-frontier American town. | Lockhart has several claims to fame. In 1999, the [[Texas Legislature]] proclaimed Lockhart the "Barbecue Capital of Texas";<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/capitals.html|title=Official Capital Designations|access-date=19 May 2016}}</ref> Lockhart has four major [[Barbecue in Texas|barbecue restaurants]]. The Dr. Eugene Clark Library is the oldest operating [[public library]] in Texas. Lockhart was also the subject of an article by the architectural historian and critic Colin Rowe and architect John Hejduk, first published in ''[[Architectural Record]]'' in 1957 and republished in the collection of his writings ''As I Was Saying'' (1996). Rowe and Hejduk see Lockhart as a "curiously eloquent" example of a Victorian post-frontier American town. | ||
Lockhart has played host to many film sets, as this quaint, small town is located just {{Convert|30|mi}} south of [[Austin, Texas|Austin]]. The 1996 [[Christopher Guest]] comedy film ''[[Waiting for Guffman]]'' and the 1993 drama ''[[What's Eating Gilbert Grape]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108550/locations|title=What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)|work=IMDb|access-date=19 May 2016}}</ref> were filmed partly in Lockhart, including the historic courthouse and the town square. The city's [[Walmart]] store was featured in the 2000 film ''[[Where the Heart Is (2000 film)|Where the Heart Is]]''. From 2014-2017, the city was the primary filming location for the second and third seasons of the acclaimed [[HBO]] supernatural drama show [[The_Leftovers_(TV_series)|The Leftovers]], with the town square and courthouse featured prominently in several pivotal scenes. | Lockhart has played host to many film sets, as this quaint, small town is located just {{Convert|30|mi}} south of [[Austin, Texas|Austin]]. The 1996 [[Christopher Guest]] comedy film ''[[Waiting for Guffman]]'' and the 1993 drama ''[[What's Eating Gilbert Grape]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108550/locations|title=What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)|work=IMDb|access-date=19 May 2016}}</ref> were filmed partly in Lockhart, including the historic courthouse and the town square. The city's [[Walmart]] store was featured in the 2000 film ''[[Where the Heart Is (2000 film)|Where the Heart Is]]''. From 2014-2017, the city was the primary filming location for the second and third seasons of the acclaimed [[HBO]] supernatural drama show [[The_Leftovers_(TV_series)|''The Leftovers'']], with the town square and courthouse featured prominently in several pivotal scenes. | ||
On July 30, 2016, a hot air balloon [[2016 Lockhart hot air balloon crash|struck a power line and caught on fire]], killing all 16 people on board when it crashed near the unincorporated community of [[Maxwell, Texas|Maxwell]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/hot-air-balloon-carrying-16-people-crashes-texas-41015210|title=Officials: No Apparent Survivors in Texas Balloon Crash|publisher=ABC News|access-date=2016-07-31}}</ref> | On July 30, 2016, a hot air balloon [[2016 Lockhart hot air balloon crash|struck a power line and caught on fire]], killing all 16 people on board when it crashed near the unincorporated community of [[Maxwell, Texas|Maxwell]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/hot-air-balloon-carrying-16-people-crashes-texas-41015210|title=Officials: No Apparent Survivors in Texas Balloon Crash|publisher=ABC News|access-date=2016-07-31}}</ref> | ||
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== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
Lockhart is known as the "barbecue capital" of Texas.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Brett |date=3 July 2023 |title=Texas Barbecue Is the Best It Has Ever Been. | Lockhart is known as the "barbecue capital" of Texas.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Brett |date=3 July 2023 |title=Texas Barbecue Is the Best It Has Ever Been. Here's Why. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/dining/texas-bbq.html |website=[[New York Times]]}}</ref> | ||
Annually the [https://www.find-it-in-lockhart.com/chisholm-trail-roundup-lockhart Chisholm Trail Roundup] is held in June of each year. | Annually the [https://www.find-it-in-lockhart.com/chisholm-trail-roundup-lockhart Chisholm Trail Roundup] is held in June of each year. | ||
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==Significant historic buildings== | ==Significant historic buildings== | ||
*Dr. Eugene Clark Library, the "oldest continuously operating library in the state that’s housed in its original building" <ref>{{cite web |last1=Walsh |first1=S. Kirk |title=Lockhart's Library Is the Oldest in Texas Still in Its Original Building |url=https://texashighways.com/travel-news/lockharts-library-oldest-in-texas-still-in-original-building/ |website=Texas Highways |publisher=Texas Department of Transportation |access-date=10 January 2024}}</ref> | *Dr. Eugene Clark Library, the "oldest continuously operating library in the state that’s housed in its original building" <ref>{{cite web |last1=Walsh |first1=S. Kirk |title=Lockhart's Library Is the Oldest in Texas Still in Its Original Building |url=https://texashighways.com/travel-news/lockharts-library-oldest-in-texas-still-in-original-building/ |website=Texas Highways |date=April 6, 2022 |publisher=Texas Department of Transportation |access-date=10 January 2024}}</ref> | ||
*[[Caldwell County Courthouse (Texas)|Caldwell County Courthouse]] | *[[Caldwell County Courthouse (Texas)|Caldwell County Courthouse]] | ||
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Lockhart is a city in and the county seat of Caldwell County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the 2020 census, its population was 14,379.[2]
History
The city of Lockhart is named after Byrd Lockhart, an assistant surveyor of Green DeWitt and reportedly the first Anglo to set foot in Caldwell County. Lockhart was the site of a victory of the Texans over the Comanche, at the Battle of Plum Creek in 1840. Lockhart was originally called "Plum Creek", but the name was later changed to Lockhart.
The town's economic growth began with the arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century, when the town became a regional shipping center for local cotton. Following the arrival of the railroad, immigrants arrived in Lockhart and opened various businesses.
Lockhart has several claims to fame. In 1999, the Texas Legislature proclaimed Lockhart the "Barbecue Capital of Texas";[3] Lockhart has four major barbecue restaurants. The Dr. Eugene Clark Library is the oldest operating public library in Texas. Lockhart was also the subject of an article by the architectural historian and critic Colin Rowe and architect John Hejduk, first published in Architectural Record in 1957 and republished in the collection of his writings As I Was Saying (1996). Rowe and Hejduk see Lockhart as a "curiously eloquent" example of a Victorian post-frontier American town.
Lockhart has played host to many film sets, as this quaint, small town is located just Template:Convert south of Austin. The 1996 Christopher Guest comedy film Waiting for Guffman and the 1993 drama What's Eating Gilbert Grape[4] were filmed partly in Lockhart, including the historic courthouse and the town square. The city's Walmart store was featured in the 2000 film Where the Heart Is. From 2014-2017, the city was the primary filming location for the second and third seasons of the acclaimed HBO supernatural drama show The Leftovers, with the town square and courthouse featured prominently in several pivotal scenes.
On July 30, 2016, a hot air balloon struck a power line and caught on fire, killing all 16 people on board when it crashed near the unincorporated community of Maxwell.[5]
Geography
Lockhart is located near central Texas, Template:Convert south of downtown Austin on U.S. Highway 183. It is Template:Convert northeast of San Antonio and Template:Convert west of Houston.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert, or 0.14%, is covered by water.[2]
Climate
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen climate classification subtype for this climate is humid subtropical climate, Cfa.[6]
Demographics
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 5,314 | 36.96% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 931 | 6.47% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 41 | 0.29% |
| Asian (NH) | 96 | 0.67% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 54 | 0.38% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 340 | 2.36% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,601 | 52.86% |
| Total | 14,379 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 14,379 people, 4,503 households, and 2,944 families residing in the city.
As of the census[8] of 2000, 11,615 people, 3,627 households, and 2,691 families were residing in the city. The population density was 1,032.7 people per sq mi (398.6/km2). The 3,871 housing units averaged 344.2 per sq mi (132.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 65.42% White, 12.68% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 18.00% from other races, and 2.82% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 47.41% of the population.
Of the 3,627 households, 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were not families. About 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81, and the average family size was 3.28.
In the city, the age distribution was 26.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,762, and for a family was $41,111. Males had a median income of $29,329 versus $20,923 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,621. About 12.2% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.
Culture
Lockhart is known as the "barbecue capital" of Texas.[9] Annually the Chisholm Trail Roundup is held in June of each year.
Government
Lockhart is served by a seven-person city council. The mayor and two council members are elected at large. The remaining four council members are elected from single-member districts.[10]
- Mayor – Lew White
- City Council At-Large – Angie Gonzales-Sanchez
- City Council At-Large – Brad Westmoreland
- City Council District 1 – Juan Mendoza
- City Council District 2 – David Bryant
- City Council District 3 – Kara McGregor
- City Council District 4 – Jeffry Michelson
Education
Lockhart is served by the Lockhart Independent School District and is home to the Lockhart High School Lions.
The city has a museum, the Southwest Museum of Clocks and Watches.
Movies shot in Lockhart
The following are some of the films that have been shot in whole or in part in Lockhart:[11] Template:Div col
- (2024) 1923
- (2020) Walker
- (2015) The Leftovers (HBO television series)
- (2014) Transformers: Age of Extinction
- (2013) Joe
- (2012) The Woodsman
- (2012) A Splice of Life
- (2011) Bernie
- (2011) Hombre & Tierra
- (2011) Abrupt Decision
- (2010) Temple Grandin
- (2010) Altitude Falling
- (2009) Secret at Arrow Lake
- (2008) Stop-Loss
- (2008) Le grand Voyage de Giovanni
- (2007) The Trunk
- (2007) Theft
- (2006) The Garage
- (2006) Angora Ranch
- (2004) Ball & Chain
- (2003) Rolling Kansas
- (2003) Screen Door Jesus
- (2003) Secondhand Lions
- (2002) Lone Star State of Mind
- (2001) Waking Life
- (2000) Where the Heart Is
- (1999) A Slipping-Down Life
- (1999) 6 Miles of 8 Feet
- (1998) The Faculty
- (1998) The Newton Boys
- (1998) To Live Again
- (1998) Olympia
- (1998) Home Fries
- (1997) The Only Thrill
- (1996) For the Love of Zachary
- (1996) Waiting for Guffman
- (1996) Tornado!
- (1995) She Fought Alone
- (1995) Texas Justice
- (1995) The Big Green
- (1995) Deadly Family Secrets
- (1993) A Perfect World
- (1993) O'Dill and Evett Go to the Edge of the World
- (1993) Flesh and Bone
- (1993) What's Eating Gilbert Grape
- (1992) Bed of Lies
- (1992) Ned Blessing
- (1991) Hard Promises
- (1986) The Red Headed Stranger
- (1981) Deadly Blessing
- (1981) Raggedy Man
- (1980) Honeysuckle Rose
- (1976) A Small Town in Texas
- (1975) The Great Waldo Pepper
- (1972) The Getaway
- (1965) Baby the Rain Must Fall
Significant historic buildings
- Dr. Eugene Clark Library, the "oldest continuously operating library in the state that’s housed in its original building" [12]
- Caldwell County Courthouse
Notable people
- Scott H. Biram, musician
- Lily Cahill, actress
- John Cyrier, state representative for District 17; Lockhart native
- Willie Ellison, professional football player
- Maud A. B. Fuller, educator, missionary and community leader[13]
- Billy Grabarkewitz, Major League Baseball player
- James McMurtry, musician
- Primo Miller, football player
- Robert Schwarz Strauss, politician and diplomat
Gallery
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church, completed in 1856, is the oldest known unaltered church building in use by Protestants in Texas.
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First Christian Church, c. 1898
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St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Lockhart
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First United Methodist Church of Lockhart
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Entrance to Southwest Museum of Clocks and Watches in downtown Lockhart
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Dr. Eugene Clark Library, c. 1899
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Interior of the Dr. Eugene Clark Library
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United States Post Office in Lockhart, constructed in 1936
References
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External links
- City of Lockhart official website
- Lockhart Chamber of Commerce
- Find-It-In-Lockhart.com
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