La Grange, Texas

La Grange (/lə ˈɡrn/ 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]

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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. It can be found at the intersection of State Highway 71 and U.S. 77, about an hour's drive east of Austin.
Coordinates: 29°54′30″N 96°52′30″W / 29.90833°N 96.87500°W / 29.90833; -96.87500Coordinates: 29°54′30″N 96°52′30″W / 29.90833°N 96.87500°W / 29.90833; -96.87500
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyFayette
Platted1837
Incorporated1850
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
Area
 • Total4.15 sq mi (10.74 km2)
 • Land4.14 sq mi (10.71 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
266 ft (81 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,391
 • Density1,130.80/sq mi (436.62/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78945
FIPS code48-40276[2]
GNIS feature ID1360798[3]
Websitewww.cityoflg.com

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Notable people

La Grange, Texas Media

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "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.
  5. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved February 7, 2024.

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