Lockhart, County seat in Caldwell County, Texas
The city sits 30 miles south of Austin, connecting to major Texas cities through Highway 183 and the 130 Tollway transportation network.
Named after surveyor Byrd Lockhart, the settlement changed from Plum Creek to Lockhart following a significant battle against Comanche tribes in 1840.
Four major barbecue establishments maintain Texas smoking traditions, leading the Texas Legislature to designate Lockhart as the Barbecue Capital of Texas.
The Dr. Eugene Clark Library, located in its original building, maintains regular hours and provides public services to the 14,379 residents of Lockhart.
Multiple film productions, including What's Eating Gilbert Grape and Waiting for Guffman, selected Lockhart's streets and buildings as filming locations.
Location: Caldwell County
Elevation above the sea: 157 m
Shares border with: Austin
Website: http://lockhart-tx.org
GPS coordinates: 29.88190,-97.67610
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:24
Bobcat Stadium
24.1 km
Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
24.6 km
Lockhart State Park
3.6 km
Caldwell County Courthouse
508 m
Bobcat Ballpark
24.4 km
Old Main
25.4 km
First United Methodist Church
25.7 km
Hays County Courthouse
25.5 km
Wonder World Park
27.2 km
Katherine Anne Porter House
23 km
Farmers Union Gin Company
25.9 km
Fort Street Presbyterian Church
26.1 km
Kyle City Hall
22.7 km
Caldwell County Courthouse Historic District
568 m
M. A. Withers House
5.1 km
Stanley Theatre
22.5 km
Belger-Cahill Lime Kiln
24.2 km
Moore Grocery Company
25.3 km
Bunton Branch Bridge
23.3 km
Rylander-Kyle House
26.2 km
Caldwell House
26.6 km
Cardwell Home
417 m
Hardy-Williams Building
25.5 km
Cape House
25.9 km
Episcopalian Rectory
25.8 km
Cora Jackman Donalson House
23 km
Simon Building
25.7 km
Smith House
26.4 kmReviews
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