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Website includes historical information about the former Gillespie County rural schools. Community neighbors and former students are preserving the rich history and places of learning established by the early German settlers. Open houses are held at the former schools throughout the year. All properties are available for special events and tours by request.

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ECKERT, Texas

Pronounced: "ECH-ert"

"no slogan"

Population: unknownCOL Index (2008): unknown
Elevation: 1,739 ftArea: unknown smCounty: Gillespie
Zip Code: 78675Area Code: 830Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 30.414° N, -98.737° W
Location: N-central part of county, N of Fredericksgurg, 1 mi W of TX-16 adjacent to Willow City
Highways: TX-16, RR-1323Creeks: NoneRivers: NoneLakes: None

Quick Link To: Directory Listings In This Town

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CITY: Not incorporated

CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: None

NEIGHBORING TOWNS: SE of Crabapple; 11.5 mi NE of Fredericksburg; 25 mi S of Llano; 3 mi W of Willow City

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: This unincorporated "ghost" town area is known but is dominated by the neighboring area of Willow City, and most locals consider it as one area and call it "Willow City:. See Willow City. There is not a downtown area or a cluster of businesses.

NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions.
Some of the very nearby attractions include:

Fredericksburg: Fort; Butterfly Ranch; Herb Farm; Theater; Trade Days; Museums; Dulcimers; Historic German Downtown; Jewelry Workshop; Rockbox; Wildseed Farm; Cowboy Ranch
Hilltop: Restaurant
Willow City: Willow City Scenic Loop; Biker Saloon; Motorcycling

PARKS: There are many state parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These nearby parks include:

Fredericksburg: Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site & National Museum Of The Pacific War; Enchanted Rock State Natural Area; Lady Bird Municipal Park
Llano: Badu City Park, Leonard Grenwelge County Park, Moore Memorial Park, Ray House & Grounds, Robinson City Park
Stonewall: LBJ State & National Historical Parks

Local city parks include: None

EVENT CALENDARS: Festivals & Major Events; Local Activities & Fun Things To Do; Farmer & Flea Market Days; Specialty & Seasonal Market Days; Art & Galleries; Quilting & Fiber Arts; Car Shows; Motorcycling Events; Beer & Brewing; Wine; Pet Events

WEATHER: Local Weather; Hill Country-wide Weather

MEDIA COVERAGE: None (see Fredericksburg)

MAPS: Local Google; Hill Country Special Maps

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: ". . . It was originally called Nebo, presumably after nearby Mount Nebo, and was founded in 1875 when eight Anglo-American families settled there and built a log church called Mount Zion. The town was officially renamed when local farmer and merchant Wilhelm Rudolph Eckert opened a post office in 1903. The population was estimated at 100 in 1925 but fell to fifteen in 1933 and to seven in 1964."

PRIOR NAMES: Nebo

HISTORICAL MARKERS:

CEMETERIES:

Eckert Cemetery, on TX-16 just N of RR-1323, contact: Eckert Cemetery Association: Buddy Rees, 830-685-3281

AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: no; Convenience Stores: no; Restaurants: no; Lodging: no; Grocery Stores: no; Banks: no; Vehicle Repair: no; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: no; Public Schools: no; Cemetery: yes

OTHER PROFILES: City Data (not available); Texas Escapes; Wikipedia

NOTES: Eckert shares the 78675 postal zip code and post office name with Willow City, and thus most listings here show Willow City in their address.

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GOVERNMENT SERVICES

LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated

LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Gillespie County Government Offices

STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices

CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies

HUNTING, FISHING, TAXIDERMY, MEAT PROCESSING, HUNTING STORES

DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:

See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.

TAXIDERMY & MEAT PROCESSING:

RABKE'S TABLE READY MEATS: 830-685-3266; 3875 Eckert Rd, Willow City, TX 78675. rabkes.com. While Rabke's carries a Willow City address, it is physically in the Eckert area.

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BLUE SKIES RETRO RESORT: 830-515-4787; 13372 TX-16 N, Willow City TX 78675. blueskiesretroresort.com

GRANITE RANCH: 512-431-1997; 14683 TX-16 N, Willow City, TX 78675. https://www.graniteranch.com/. 535-acre working ranch

PORTER HAUS BED & BREAKFAST: 830-856-2070; 12101 TX-16 N, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. porterhausfredericksburg.com

STARGAZER CABIN (Blackjack Ridge): 830-992-8744; 327 Weinbauer Rd, Fredericksburg, TX 786245. Web

TIN STAR RANCH: Closed

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