Gatesville, County seat in Coryell County, Texas.
Located in central Texas, Gatesville functions as a governmental center and residential community with a population of 16,135 recorded in 2020.
The city establishment occurred in 1854 on land from Richard G. Grant, taking its name from Fort Gates, a military installation founded in 1849.
The Coryell County Museum maintains a collection of 10,000 pairs of spurs, reflecting the region's connection to Texas ranching and western traditions.
The city contains five women's correctional facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, employing approximately 2,600 people in the region.
The Last Drive-In Picture Show, which opened in 1955, continues operations as one of only seventeen remaining drive-in theaters across Texas.
Location: Coryell County
Elevation above the sea: 246 m
Website: http://ci.gatesville.tx.us
Website: http://ci.gatesville.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 31.43670,-97.73530
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:30
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