Cofran's Texas . . .
Hill Country Portal

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CITY: Unincorporated, Census-Designated Place (CDP); No web site. See Facebook

CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: None

NEIGHBORING TOWNS: Bandera, Kerrville, Tarpley

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching, apple industry

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: See full details in Directory below.

• Love Creek Orchards: From April through October, these orchards are open to the public by guided tour only; call to set up a tour time. Lunch, tours, apple picking, pumpkin patch. Known for its dwarf apple trees that produce full-sized fruit with varieties ranging from Crispin to Jonagold.
• The Apple Store & Patio Cafe: On Main St, this shop sells their apples and makes and sells 50 Love Creek apple products 9 jams, jellies, apple butter, pies and baked goods, etc. Always fresh apple ice cream and apple pie.
• Love Creek Nursery: Tree nursery, including "lost" Bigtooth maple trees. 12,000 trees!

NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions

Some of the very nearby attractions include:

• Bandera: Cowboy Capital; Dude Ranches; Frontier Times Museum; Golf; Polly's Chapel
• Comfort: Comfort Historic District; Shopping; Vineyards; Golf; Monument; Bat Roost; Comfort Museum
• Hunt: Summer Camps; Hunting Ranches
• Ingram: Hill Country Arts Foundation; Stonehenge II
• Kerrville: Hill Country Museum; Museum Of Western Art; Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater; Hill Country Youth Orchestras; Kerr Arts & Cultural Center; Playhouse 2000; Riverside Nature Center
• Vanderpool: Lone Star Motorcycle Museum, Park

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

• Bandera: Hill Country State Natural Area Park; Mansfield Park
• Concan: Garner State Park
• Kerrville: Kerrville-Schreiner Park (county)
• Medina Lake Area: Avalon Park; Bandera County Park at Lakehills
• Vanderpool: Lost Maples State Natural Area

Local city parks include: Moffet Park: A small park on W side of town by the Love Creek Orchards. 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:

• On-Line News: City-Data
• Newspapers, Radio/TV, Videos:
• Articles:
  • Travel Tips: Apple Festival
  • Texas Tripper: Apple Festival
  • Winter Texans Online: Apple Festival

MAPS: Local Google; Hill Country Special Maps

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "As early as 1865 a sawmill had been built in the area, and several families were settled nearby. The Medina post office was established in 1880, and by the end of the next decade the community had a gin, a corn mill, a hotel, a private bank, two churches, three general stores, and a population of 150. Many area residents raised stock as their primary occupation. By 1914 Medina had a population of 400; it fell to 250 in the early 1930s, when the Great Depression caused many residents to move away in search of jobs. The community recovered fairly rapidly, however, and had a variety of businesses, four churches, and 475 residents by the late 1940s. Most of the area land was devoted to livestock and to recreational hunting leases until the 1980s, when apple farming was introduced to the area. Baxter Adams, Jr., started an experimental orchard of dwarf apple trees in 1980, and the first apples were ready for sale in 1984. The dwarf trees produced regular-sized apples that were 40 percent sweeter than large-tree varieties and proved to be an extremely efficient use of the land, with 1,000 to 2,500 trees an acre. In 1989 the Texas Department of Agriculture declared Medina the Apple Capital of Texas. The 300,000 trees in the Medina area produced 100 tons of fruit in 1990, and more orchards were being planted each year. The annual Medina Apple Festival, held on the last Saturday of July, attracted 20,000 visitors in 1990. The population of Medina was listed as 515 in 1990, but the actual number of residents in Medina proper was closer to 250. By 2000 the population had more than doubled to 515 residents."

HISTORICAL MARKERS: See Texas Historical Commission's Historic Sites Atlas: atlas.thc.state.tx.us. Includes interactive map plus detailed descriptions of historical markers, cemeteries, museums, all searchable by county.

CEMETERIES: See THC Historic Sites Atlas

• Goodman Cemetery: TX-16 N, on NW side of town, past Baker Cemetery
• Oak Rest Cemetery: aka Baker Cemetery, on NW side of town on TX-16. Web
• West Prong Cemetery: aka Shepherd Cemetery, From Medina go 2 mi W on RR-337, turn L on Coal Kiln Rd. for 1/10 mi, look for yellow sign. Web

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

OTHER PROFILES: City Data; Texas Escapes; Wikipedia

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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY




HILL COUNTRY GREEN: 830-589-7589; 13916 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. hillcountrygreen.net. Automotive, tool rentals, welding

MASTER'S HAND AUTOMOTIVE: 830-589-7777; 2195 Benton Creek Rd, Medina, TX 78055.




COLLEGE AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST: 830-589-2468; Medina, TX 78055

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 830-589-2395; 255 Patterson St, Medina, TX 78055-0206. fbcmedina.org

MEDINA COMMUNITY CHURCH: 830-589-2646; 263 Reed Ave, Medina, TX 78005. medinacommunitychurch.net

MEDINA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 830-589-2646; 266 Reed Ave (at Church St), Medina, TX 78055. medinaumc.org

STRINGTOWN ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST: 830-589-2468; 196 Stringtown Rd, Medina, TX 78055

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

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

EMS BARN: 830-589-7550, Medina, TX 78055

MEDINA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT (VFD): Admin: 830-589-7225; 13762 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. medinavfd.com. Annual (late Oct) Medina VFD's Game Dinner at Farm Country Club

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: 830-796-4323; Medina, TX 78055

CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies

LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated

LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Bandera County Government Offices

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

TEXAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT): 512-463-8588; 125 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701. txdot.gov. Email: asktxdot@txdot.gov. Provides for a safe, reliable, and integrated transportation system that enables the movement of people and goods. Responsible for the design, location, construction, and maintenance of area roadways and aviation.
Local Office: 830-796-4124; Medina, TX 78055

US POSTAL SERVICE (USPS): 800-275-8777; usps.com.
Local post offices: 830-589-2416; 13876 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055




DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:

ARROW Z RANCH: 830-589-2450; 20279 Hwy 16 N, Medina, TX 78055

LA CONTESSA RANCH: 830-828-7678; RR-337, Medina, TX 78055. Facebook. Hog hunts, deer, fishing

MOUNTAIN CREEK RANCHES: 830-589-2497; Medina, TX 78055. mountaincreekranches.com. Hunting & fishing club

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






BLACKBUCK LODGE BANDERA COUNTY: 623-386-3963; RR-337, Medina, TX 78055. blackbucklodgebandera.com.

BROKEN BONE RANCH: 210-829-4024; 6840 RR-337, Medina, TX 78055

ESCONDIDA HACIENDA: 888-589-7507; 23670 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055

GRAND PA JONES: 866-796-0660; 830-522-4661; Medina, TX 78055

GRANNY SMITH'S PLACE: 866-796-0660; 830-522-4661; TX-16, Medina, TX 78055

HILL COUNTRY & EVENT CENTER: 830-589-7475; 17740 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. rvtexasresort.com

KOYOTE RANCH: 800-225-0991; 830-589-4695; 23233 Medina Hwy (TX-16 N), Medina, TX 78055. koyoteranch.com

MEDINA INN: 830-522-0789; Medina, TX 78055

MOUNTAIN VIEW BED & BREAKFAST: 830-589-2432; 2229 Mesa Verde, Medina, TX 78055

(The) NESTING PLACE: 830-589-7791; 13495 TX-16, Medina, TX 78055

PARADISE ON THE MEDINA: 866-796-0660; 830-522-4661; RR-337, Medina, TX 78055

PARADISE TOO: 866-796-0660; 830-522-4661; Medina, TX 78055

RIO LUNA COTTAGES: 210-602-5058; 14200 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. riolunacottages.com. 2 cottages.

RIVER OAKS COURTS-HOTEL: 830-246-2222; 14349 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. medinariveroaks.com/accommodations. features 11 rental units constructed of mostly native stone for overnight accommodations

Note: Check RV Parks below for availability of cabins, guest houses and other accommodations.




(The) APPLE STORE & PATIO CAFE: 830-449-0882, 830-589-2202; 14024 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. Same web as Love Creek Orchards below.

INTERIOR DESIGNS UNLIMITED: 281-482-8181; 249 Megraw St, Medina, TX 78055. interiordesignsunlimited.com

LOVE CREEK ORCHARDS: 800-449-0882; 830-589-2588; 13558 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. lovecreekorchards.com

MEDINA DOMESTIC ARTS STUDIO: 303-818-3625; Medina, TX 78055

4D LAND SERVICES: 830-688-3936; 1116 Mesa Verde Rd, Medina, TX 78055. 4dlandservices.com. Land clearing, forestry mulching




ARMS OF HOPE: 830-522-2200; 21300 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. armsofhope.org. A not-for-profit Christian organization focused on assisting and extending a loving hand to some of the most disadvantaged children and single-mother families in our culture by providing shelter, necessities and life skills at their greatest point of need.

ARMS OF HOPE: aofh.siteblox.com. Programs for children and single-mother families who are fleeing poverty, homelessness, abuse, neglect and human trafficking.

(The) CORE: 830-589-3589; 13971 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. Community & visitor center. thecoremedina.wordpress.com

MEDINA COMMUNITY CENTER: TX-16, Medina, TX 78005

MEDINA COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 830-589-2825; 13948 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78005. medinacommunitylibrary.us. WiFi, public computers

MEDINA FCCLA: Facebook. Youth organization. A chapter of Texas Association of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (texasfccla.org).

MEDINA GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 830-589-2825; Medina, TX 78055. Web. Visit at above library.

MEDINA COUNTY QUILTERS: 830-589-2825; Medina, TX 78055




BANDERA COUNTY VETERINARY CLINIC: 830-589-2406; 13937 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. bandera-countyvetclinic.com. Closed 12/22/2017

UTOPIA ANIMAL RESCUE RANCH: 830-589-7544; 966 Echo Hill Rd, Medina, TX 78055. utopiarescue.com. Closed 2/2018

Note: See separate listing sections for horses, riding, equestrian, and other care.




LITTLE COTTAGE QUILT SHOP: 830-589-2502; 14076 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055

MEDINA COUNTY QUILT GUILD: Meets 1st Wed, 10a, 1st Baptist Church, 301 Pearson, Medina, TX 78005

MEDINA DOMESTIC ARTS STUDIO: 303-818-3625; 1038 Moffett Rd, Medina, TX 78055. medinadomarts.com. Arts & Crafts Store, full service studio with Innova computerized long arm & Melco embroidery machines; Classes




HATFIELD REALTY: 830-589-2553; POB 288, 13947 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055

HILL COUNTRY PROPERTIES: 830-589-2955; 811 RR-337 E, Medina, TX 78055






(The) APPLE STORE & PATIO CAFE: See above

(The) CORE COFFEE HOUSE: 830-589-3589; 13971 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. thecoremedina.com

KEESE'S BAR-B-QUE: 830-589-7474; 13869 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055

KOYOTE MERCANTILE & BIERGARTEN: 830-589-4695; TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055

PAPA DON'S PIZZA & WINGS: 830-589-3777; 13947 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055

(The) PATIO CAFE: 830-589-2202; The Apple Store, TX-16 N, Medina, TX

RIVER OAKS COURTS-ART HOUSE CAFE & GALLERY: 830-246-2222; 14349 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. medinariveroaks.com/teahouse. Serves locally-roasted coffee, locally-made teas, house-made baked goods, and boxed lunch options. The gallery rooms feature artwork of Hill Country scenes and oil paintings of days gone by created by prominent Texas artisans

RIVER OAKS COURTS-THE SOCIAL CLUB: 830-246-2220; 14349 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. medinariveroaks.com/social-club. Restaurant, bar, entertainment

ROCKING R CHUCKWAGON: 830-589-3255; 13369 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055




AGAPE THRIFT STORE: At corner Stringtown & Main St (TX-16), Medina TX 78005. Facebook. Thrift & consignment, volunteer-staffed

FAMILY DOLLAR: 830-476-2363; 13765 TX-16, Medina, TX 78005. familydollar.com

LOG BEDS: 830-460-0415; 14150 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055

LOVE CREEK NURSERY: Medina, TX 78055. Tree nursery, including "lost" Bigtooth maple trees. 12,000 trees! At above location and web. lovecreeknursery.com

MEDINA ACE HARDWARE: 830-589-2320; 13958 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. acehardware.com

MEDINA GARDEN NURSERY: 830-589-2771; 13417 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. medinagardennursery.com

MEDINA RIVER SOAP COMPANY: 830-589-2921; Medina, TX 78055

(The) OLD TIMER: 830-589-2226: 14178 TX-16, Medina, TX 78055. Facebook. General Store, the only gas In Medina! Groceries, ice, snacks. Every 1st Sat Trader's Day, 11a-5p, local artists and artisans.

TNT FURNITURE: 830-589-7465; 516 Stringtown Rd, Medina, TX 78055




FARM COUNTY RV PARK: 830-589-2276; Off TX-16 on FM-2828, Medina, TX 78003. farmcc.com

HILL COUNTRY RESORT & EVENT CENTER: 830-589-7475; 17740 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055. rvtexasresort.com. RV sites, cabins

MEDINA HIGHPOINT RESORT (formerly KOYOTE RANCH): 800-225-0991; 830-589-4695; 23195 Medina Hwy (TX-16 N), Medina, TX 78055. rvcoutdoors.com/medina-highpoint-resort. RV spaces, lodging




MEDINA ISD: 830-589-2855; 1 Bobcat Ln, Medina, TX 78005. medinaisd.org; Facebook Business Office: 830-589-2855; Elementary School: 830-589-2731; High School: 830-589-2851. Mascot: "Bobcats". UIL: Conf 1




DEER CREEK ADVENTURE CAMP: 830-589-7123; 494 Elm Creek Rd, Medina, TX 78055. On Medina River, off TX-16. Christian summer camp. deercreekcamp.com

CALL or e-Locate BEFORE YOU DIG!
Free Texas 811 Locator
1-800-344-8377
www.texas811.org

LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDERS:

BANDERA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (BEC): 866-226-3372; 830-370-7648; banderaelectric.com. Service Area Map. Nearest service office: HQ & Local Service Office: 3172 Hwy 16 N, Bandera, TX 78003. Serves: Bandera, Camp Verde, Medina, Medina Lake, Pipe Creek, Tarpley

T-MOBILE: t-mobile.com. Cellular & internet service Local Service Office: 830-589-2530; 13947 TX-16 N, Medina, TX 78055

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

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