Lytton Springs, Texas

Unincorporated community in Texas, United States

30°00′17″N 97°36′45″W / 30.00472°N 97.61250°W / 30.00472; -97.61250CountryUnited StatesStateTexasCountyCaldwellElevation

614 ft (187 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code(s)512 & 737GNIS feature ID1340772^[1]

Lytton Springs is an unincorporated community in northeastern Caldwell County, Texas, United States.^[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 500 in 2000. It is located within the Greater Austin metropolitan area.

History

When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in 2017, a vehicle had to be abandoned before it was swept away by a flood.^[2] In December 2016, two men committed a murder-suicide in Lytton Springs.^[3]

Geography

Lytton Springs stands along Farm to Market Road 1854, ten miles northeast of Lockhart in northeastern Caldwell County.^[4]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lytton Springs has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[5]

Education

Lytton Springs had a school in the mid-1880s.^[4] Today the community is served by the Lockhart Independent School District.

In fall 2016, a new elementary school, Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School, was opened in Lytton Springs.^[6]

References

^ ^a ^b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lytton Springs, Texas
^ "LOCAL IMPACT: Gov. Abbott declares Caldwell County a disaster area". Austin-American Statesman. August 27, 2017.
^ "Two men found dead in Caldwell County home". Fox 7 Austin. December 20, 2016.
^ ^a ^b Smyrl, Vivian Elizabeth (June 15, 2010). "Lytton Springs, TX". Handbook of Texas (online ed.). Texas State Historical Association.
^ Climate Summary for Lytton Springs, Texas
^ "Noah's Park & Playgrounds Designs Chosen for Two New Playgrounds at Lockhart ISD's Newest School: Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School". PR.com. March 28, 2016.