Lake Victor is an unincorporated community in Burnet County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 215 in 2000.
Lake Victor, Texas | |
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  Lake Victor  Lake Victor | |
| Coordinates: 30°54′33″N 98°11′36″W / 30.90917°N 98.19333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Burnet |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1360861[1] |
History
editIA post office was established at Lake Victor that same year and remained in operation until 1957 when the community received mail service from Lampasas. Frank A. Ramsey served as the first postmaster. Its population grew to 350 in 1966, dropped to 300 in 1968, returned to 200 in 1972, and ended at 215 from the 1980s through 2000.[2]
Lake Victor also has a Masonic lodge, established in December 1909.[3]
Geography
editLake Victor is located on Farm to Market Road 2340, 10 mi (16 km) north of Burnet in north-central Burnet County.[2]
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lake Victor has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
Education
editLake Victor had its own school in 1903. It became a part of the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District in 1947.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Victor, Texas
- ^ a b c Lake Victor, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ "Lake Victor, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
- ^ Climate Summary for Lake Victor, Texas