Berclair, Texas
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Berclair, Texas | |
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![]() Berclair Mansion | |
Coordinates: 28°31′51″N 97°35′28″W / 28.53083°N 97.59111°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Goliad |
Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 253 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 361 |
Berclair is an unincorporated community in Goliad County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Berclair was founded in 1889 when the railroad was extended to that point.[1] The town's name is an amalgamation of Bert and Clair Lucas, the names of local ranchers.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Berclair from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ Tarpley, Fred (July 5, 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 24. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
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