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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CITY: Unincorporated

CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Nothing formal. Most businesses align with Junction.

NEIGHBORING TOWNS: 14 mi S of Hext, 15 mi SW of Streeter, 8 mi N of Yates

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching, farming

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: See full details in Directory below.

• London Dance Hall: Historic Dance Hall. Live music and dances every Sat night. 18 mi N of Junction. londaondancehall.com. See full details in our Portal profile for Hill Country Dance Halls.

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

• Ft McKavett State Historical Site: 325-396-2358; An 82 acre park facility 22 mi SW of Menard in Menard County, governed by the State Historical Commission. Open daily to the public, 8a-5p. Established in 1852. General William T. Sherman once called Fort McKavett "the prettiest post in Texas." Web. Included in the Texas Forts Trail: Web
• Junction: Park; Golf; Scenic Drives
• Menard: Golf; Historic Mission & Fort; Ditch Walk & Historic Buildings; Museum; River Adventures

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

• Junction: South Llano River State Park
• Menard: Fort McKavett State Historical Site

Local city parks include: London Park, 16892 US-377 S

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

On-Going Events: For full details on each event see Hill Country Market Days, Trade Days, Farmers Markets:

WEATHER: Local Weather; Hill Country-wide Weather

MEDIA COVERAGE:

• On-line News: Google News
• Newspaper: None
• Radio/TV, Videos:
• Articles:
  • The so-called "London Hammer", article;
  • London Texas Ghost Tales

MAPS: Local Google; Hill Country Special Maps

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "LONDON, TEXAS (Kimble County). London, also known as London Town, is a farming community on U.S. Highway 377 about eighteen miles northeast of Junction in northeastern Kimble County. The town was established in the late 1870s or early 1880s by Len L. Lewis, a horse trader and former officer in the Union Army who moved to the area in 1878. After marrying a local widow, Lewis bought a half-section of land and proceeded with his plans to build a town that he hoped would become a trade center for the region. In 1881 a store was opened on the site by Ed, Tom, and Robert Stevenson (the last the future father of Coke Robert Stevenson), and soon thereafter Lewis laid out a townsite. The plan included forty town lots and a town square, as Lewis hoped that his town would eventually become the county seat for a new county. The site was named London in 1882, when a post office was established at the store; and about this same time a Methodist Church Society was organized there. About thirty people lived in London in 1884. The town was on one of the branches of a cattle trail, and a number of local men were cattle drivers. By 1896 London had about 100 residents and had grown to include a blacksmith shop, a flour mill and cotton gin, a saloon, two hotels, two general stores, and Christian, Methodist, and Baptist churches. In 1914 London had five general stores, and about 175 people lived there. The town continued to grow during the 1920s, and by 1931 it had sixteen businesses and an estimated population of 360. Though its population fell by about half during the Great Depression, it revived during World War II, and by 1943 London had fifteen businesses and a population of about 420. The 1948 county highway map showed thirteen businesses, two churches, a school, and scattered dwellings at the site. London later declined, as farms in the area were consolidated and mechanized. By 1952 the town had eight businesses and about 250 residents; by 1972 it had four businesses and about 110 residents. London revived somewhat during the mid-1970s, and in 1982 it had four businesses and a population of 180. From 1992 through 2000 the population remained at 180."

There is another London, Texas (NW part of Rusk County, where the infamous London School explosion occurred) as well as a New London SE of Dallas.

PRIOR CITY NAMES: London Town

HISTORICAL MARKERS:

CEMETERIES:

• London Cemetery: S of town on CR-350, off US-377 to the South

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

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

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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY




LONDON BAPTIST CHURCH: 325-475-2078; 212 Llano St, London, TX 76854. Facebook

LONDON CHURCH OF CHRIST: 325-475-3202; US-377, London, TX 76854

LONDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: London, TX 76854

EMERGENCIES
(Police, Fire, EMS/Medical)
Dial 911

CRIME STOPPERS-REPORT ANONYMOUSLY: 1-800-222-8477; or click: Stoppers

LONDON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: 325-475-2090, 17527 US-377 N, London, TX 76854




LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated

LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Kimble County Government Offices

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

US POSTAL SERVICE (USPS): 800-275-8777; usps.com
Local post office: 325-475-2254; 17295 US-377 N, London, TX 76854

CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies

DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:

HIGHPOINT RANCH: 830-998-1856; 9154 FM-1773, Menard (London), TX 76859. highpointranchtx.com. Deer hunting and lodge, 4600 acres.




HIDDEN SPRINGS GUEST HOUSE: 325-475-9471, 866-475-9471; London, TX 76854. 4 mi N of town off US-377

TERMINUS: 16871 Erna Rd, London, TX 76854. N of town off US-377. Facebook






BAUER FARMING ENTERPRISES (BFE): 325-265-4438; 24834 US-377 N, London, TX 76854. bfetexas.com

BC GO-FOR: 325-215-1013; London, TX 76854. Taxi service to and from Junction

CACTUS JACK GIFTS: 325-475-2425; 19255 US-377 N, London, TX 76854. cactusjackgifts.com

COMFORT KEEPERS: 325-475-2224; 2084 RR-385, London, TX 76854. Home health services

DAWN'S VIDEO: 17451 US-377 N, London, TX 76854

EAGLE TERMITE & PEST CONTROL: 325-475-3209; London, TX 76854

GLE RANCH: 325-475-3492; POB 70, London, TX 78054

GOTNEAUX CREEK VINEYARD: 512-415-6442; 13140 US-377 N, London, TX 76854.

HOFFMAN SERVICES: 830-928-3531; 3531 RR-479, London, TX 76854

IVY CHAPEL & SCHOOL: See Historical Marker

KNOTTS, DON & ROSE: 325-446-4036; POB 207, London, TX 76854

LLANO RIVER RANCH: 325-475-3401; London, TX 76854

LONDON DANCE HALL: 325-475-2921; US-377, London, TX 76854, 18 mi N of Junction. Historic Dance Hall. Live music and dances every Sat nightDevan & Chanley Price, Onr bad:info*londondh.com bad:info*londondh.com bad:londondancehall.com.

LONDON GROCERY & GRILL: 325-475-2296; 17451 US-377, London, TX 76854. Facebook

LONDON LONGHORN CO: 325-475-9445; 13140 US-377 N, London, TX 76854. Facebook. Breeding and sale of longhorn calves

PAGE'S PASTURES LLC: 325-215-9390; London, TX 76854. Facebook. Farm raised pork

RED CREEK NATURE RANCH: 325-475-2901; London, TX 76854 (6.7 mi N off US-377 at 6870 KC 372). redcreeknatureranch.com

S P SHOP: 325-475-2050; 17384 US-377 N, London, TX 76854. Auto repair

SHORT STOP CONVENIENCE STORE: 325-475-2431; 17483 US-377 N, London, TX 76854

TERESA'S COUNTRY CANDLES: 325-475-2314; POB 144; 267 Ashby Dr, London, TX 76854. Facebook. Teresa Leach

TRIPLE T FENCING & CONSTRUCTION: 325-218-2715; 556 Tri County Rd, London, TX 76854. Facebook

(The) VELVET ROOSTER BARBERSHOP: 325-215-1959; 17474 US-377, London, TX 76854. Facebook. Cody Blue

WRIGHT RANCH: POB 300, London, TX 76854

WW CATTLE COMPANY: Doyle Weitz/Bob Weitz, POB 40, London, TX 76854

ZIA MOON: London, TX 76854. Facebook. Handmade gifts & more




FFA (FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA): HQ: Austin, TX. texasffa.org. Facebook
A dynamic youth organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. An integral part of a systematic, local school-based agricultural science instructional program.
Local Chapter: London FFA

GIG YOUTH PROGRAM: London, TX 76854. Located at W Creek St & W Maybry St

HILL COUNTRY HERITAGE ASSN: 325-265-4238; 24489 US-377 N, London, TX 76854

LONDON COMMUNITY CENTER: US-377 N, London, TX 76854. Facebook. On the Square.




RIVERSIDE REALTY: 888-928-4161; US-377, London, TX 76854




Public education in the community of London is provided by the Junction Independent School District.

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HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:

For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS: Depending on specific location (downtown, rural, elevation, obstacles, etc), the following companies provide local internet access: Brady Communications (inn Brady), West Central Wireless; data connections from cell phone service providers; and two satellite services (Hughes; CTEC). Full details (website, phone, description) on each ISP are available at our Portal focus page on Utility & Telecom Service Providers

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